Gen Randy George (left) is the latest senior military officer to be ousted, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (right) insisting President Trump is simply choosing the leaders he wants. (Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has fired army chief of staff General Randy George and two other senior figures, officials said on Friday, in a surprise shake-up just as US forces are locked in a major war against Iran. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s ouster of George, the top US Army general, meant the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the military since President Donald Trump returned to power a year ago. The army’s vice-chief of staff General Christopher LaNeve will take over as acting chief of staff, CBS reported. Trump has overseen a purge of top military officers, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, general Charles “CQ” Brown, whom he fired without explanation in February 2025, shortly after taking office.

Source: Bangkok Post April 03, 2026 12:55 UTC