Top Military Leaders Summoned to Unexpected Meeting by Pete Hegseth
VIRGINIA – in a move that has sparked concern and confusion within the U.S. defense establishment, Pete Hegseth has directed the nation’s highest-ranking military commanders to convene at a navy base in Virginia next week. The Pentagon has confirmed the meeting but has not disclosed its purpose.
The sudden call for generals and admirals stationed globally to return to the U.S. has been described as highly unusual and a potential security risk by sources who spoke to The Washington Post.
“You do not call the highest-ranking generals and the admirals, who lead their people and the global strength, to an auditorium outside Washington DC without giving them a reason,” one source told the newspaper.
Officials and military personnel interviewed by The Washington post stated they have never witnessed a similar directive. Concerns center on the logistical challenges and security implications of recalling commanders from key regions including Europe, the Middle east, and Asia. The Defense Department possesses secure dialogue technology, rendering a physical gathering for sensitive discussions unnecessary, according to sources.
The meeting follows a series of recent changes at the Pentagon under Hegseth’s leadership, including the dismissal of several high-ranking military officials and a recent proposal to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.He has also initiated efforts to reduce the number of four-star officers by at least 20 percent.