Trump's Shocking Friday Night Purge: Top General and 5 Senior Military Staff Fired
2025-02-22
Sydney Morning Herald
In a dramatic and unprecedented move, US President Donald Trump has sacked the country's top general, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired five senior US military personnel in a Friday night purge at the Pentagon. This shocking move has sent shockwaves through the US military and political establishment, sparking concerns about the stability and leadership of the country's defence forces. The purge is seen as a major overhaul of the US military's top brass, with experts analysing the implications for national security and defence policy. Key terms: US military, Pentagon, defence policy