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June 28, 2026
Rep. Don Bacon Criticizes Defense Secretary Hegseth's Pentagon Firings
- Rep. Don Bacon claims firings at the Pentagon are harming military effectiveness.
- More than two dozen senior commanders have been dismissed or resigned since Hegseth's appointment.
- Concerns grow over a culture of fear affecting decision-making within the military.
2 Sources
- Kaine says Hegseth 'grudge' against Army looks 'personal'Jun 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM · The Hill
- Hegseth has ‘undermined’ the US military, says Republican on Armed Services CommitteeJun 28, 2026 at 11:09 PM · Independent