POLITICS
Defense Secretary Hegseth Fires Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from Joint Chiefs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from his position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This is reported to be at least the twenty-sixth senior military official removed by Hegseth since taking office.
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Left-leaning outlets characterize the firing as politically motivated, noting that Sylvia was targeted by Laura Loomer on social media and emphasizing Trump's apparent confusion about the general's identity during comments on the matter.