Report: Hegseth removes at least six Army officers from a two-star promotion list
Reporting and findings
- reported
The Hill reported that Hegseth removed at least six Army officers from a list for promotion to two-star general, citing an unnamed person familiar with the matter. His office had not immediately responded to its request for comment.
- The Hill / Yahoo News: Hegseth removes 6 Army officers from promotion listOpening paragraphs; report published September 2 UTC
- documented
Hegseth served as Trump's selected defense secretary when the reported promotion-list removals occurred.
- U.S. Department of Defense: HON Pete HegsethSecretary biography
Summary and current status
Reported removal from promotion list; individual motives not established
People and organizations
- Pete HegsethDefense secretary reported to have removed the names
- Donald J. TrumpPresident who selected the defense secretary