Pete Hegseth blocking Army general promotions in massive push to overhaul Pentagon, analysis shows

Politics
2 Sep 2026 • 9:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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Pete Hegseth blocking Army general promotions in massive push to overhaul Pentagon, analysis shows

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of at least six more U.S. Army officers set to become two-star generals, according to reports.
  • A New York Times analysis shows Hegseth has fired or halted promotions for more than 80 generals and admirals, representing roughly 10 percent of top military leadership.
  • The latest intervention follows earlier promotion blocks in March and August as Hegseth continues his effort to reshape the Department of Defense.
  • Army Secretary Dan Driscoll recently stepped down after 18 months in his role amid widely reported tensions with the Defense Secretary.
  • Appointed by President Donald Trump, Hegseth has publicly vowed to overhaul the Pentagon by instilling a warrior ethos and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

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