Retired major general: Hegseth 'playing Russian roulette' with US security
Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for cutting senior military ranks, claiming the move threatens U.S. national security.
Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his latest cuts to the military’s senior ranks, accusing the Pentagon chief of “playing Russian roulette” with U.S. national security. “This is just unbelievable,” Manner said during a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s “The Lead.” “It’s sophomoric,” he added. Hegseth announced plans to cut 20...
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