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Trump and Hegseth Push Major Military Overhaul: Criticizing Diversity Initiatives and Proposing Urban Deployments
Oct 01, 2025 12:40 pm CST
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed top military commanders at Quantico, criticizing diversity programs and proposing sweeping changes to military standards. Hegseth condemned "fat generals" while Trump suggested using American cities as "training grounds" for troops. The controversial meeting has sparked concern about partisan influence in the traditionally apolitical US military.
Trump Declares "War From Within" and Calls for Military Intervention in American Cities
Oct 01, 2025 06:04 am CST
President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of top military officers at Quantico, declaring America faces a "war from within" and proposing using Democratic-run cities as military "training grounds." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced strict military reforms, including fitness requirements and elimination of "fat generals," amid an unprecedented restructuring of military leadership that has seen numerous high-ranking officers dismissed since Trump began his second term.