Overview
- The Pentagon said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George will leave his post effective immediately, according to spokesperson Sean Parnell.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to resign or retire, with no official reason given for the abrupt change.
- CBS News, citing an anonymous U.S. official, reported Hegseth wants a successor who will carry out President Trump’s vision for the Army.
- The shake-up occurs during fighting with Iran, a point when leadership turnover can disrupt planning and unit continuity.
- Democratic lawmakers warn of politicization after earlier removals, including Trump’s 2025 firing of Joint Chiefs chair Charles “CQ” Brown.