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Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called an urgent meeting of around 800 generals amid plans to cut 10% of senior officers and recent high-profile firings.

  • U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called a meeting for hundreds of generals and admirals at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, set for next week, as reported by five officials to Reuters.
  • The meeting's purpose remains unclear, which is causing confusion among attendees, according to an official who spoke anonymously.
  • Hegseth has recently made significant personnel changes, including major cuts to the number of four-star generals and other military leaders this year, as reported by The Washington Post.
  • President Donald Trump expressed support for Hegseth's meeting, stating, 'I love it. Let him be friendly with the generals and admirals from all over the world.
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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