Defense Secretary Defends Firings with False Obama-Era Claim

The defense secretary reportedly cited a previously acknowledged false figure of 197 generals fired by President Barack Obama during a House hearing to defend his own firing of senior officers.

29 Apr, 22:28 — 29 Apr, 22:28

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Hegseth Cites Falsehood to Defend His Firing of Senior Officers

The defense secretary said at a House hearing that President Barack Obama had fired 197 generals, a figure that the Pentagon previously acknowledged was false.

By Greg Jaffe

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Defense Secretary Defends Firings with False Obama-Era Claim

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