WorldPingPentagon’s Hegseth says 20 percent of US generals, admirals cut, ‘no fatties, no trannies’
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that his department had cut 20 percent of US admirals, generals and officers who did not fit his vision.
"Simple translation of that: no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals.
Key facts
- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that his department had cut 20 percent of US admirals, generals and officers who did not fit his vision.
- Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:16:31 UTC.
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