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Retired major general: Hegseth ‘playing Russian roulette’ with US security

Retired major general: Hegseth ‘playing Russian roulette’ with US security

Summary

Retired Major General Randy Manner criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for planning cuts to the military’s senior leaders. Manner said these cuts could harm U.S. national security.

Key Facts

  • Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner spoke on CNN about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military leadership cuts.
  • Hegseth plans to reduce the number of senior military officers by 20.
  • Manner described the cuts as “playing Russian roulette” with national security, meaning it is very risky.
  • He called the decision “unbelievable” and immature.
  • The discussion happened on CNN’s show “The Lead.”
  • The issue involves changes in the Pentagon’s senior military ranks.
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