Pentagon in Firing Frenzy Amid Trump 2.0 Power Plays
Axios reports a wave of Pentagon exits in Trump 2.0's era, with at least 15 defense officials leaving or being pushed out as factions clash and leadership trust sours. The shakeup follows Navy Secretary John Phelan's and Army Chief Gen. Randy George's removals, fueled by personal rivalries (notably Phelan vs. Hegseth) and policy disputes such as shipbuilding reform, all while Iran war pressures complicate decisions and spur further rumors of more firings.