Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges accuses Hegseth of 'getting rid of people who may have the courage to push back'
Summary
Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges told FRANCE 24 that the reported dismissal of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia may reflect a troubling pattern at the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hodges said he was disappointed and surprised that few retired four-star generals had publicly challenged policies they view as damaging.Key Facts
- Hodges is a retired lieutenant general and former commander of U.S. Army Europe.
- Hodges also formerly led NATO Allied Land Command.
- The interview focused on the reported firing of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia.
- The article says no public explanation was given for the reported dismissal of senior military officers.
- Hodges said the reported firing could point to a troubling pattern under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Hodges criticized what he described as limited public resistance from retired senior commanders.
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