The resignation of Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll brought renewed focus on the leadership of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, though some supporters within the Pentagon believe the change was necessary to enact Hegseth’s vision for the department.Hegseth’s tenure has been filled with firings, dismissals of senior leaders, and denials of promotions as he seeks to overhaul the department in his — and President Donald Trump’s — image.
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