SecDef Hegseth Slams ‘Purge List’ Rumors, Vows to Restore Military Readiness

SecDef Hegseth Slams ‘Purge List’ Rumors, Vows to Restore Military Readiness

D.C. (Dist. of Criminals), February 23, 2025 — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth dismissed reports of a so-called "list" targeting military officials for removal, calling the rumors Pentagon fear-mongering while reaffirming his commitment to restoring military strength and discipline under President Trump’s leadership.

"There's no list," Hegseth stated during an exclusive interview on Fox News Sunday. "We have a very keen eye toward military leadership and their willingness to follow lawful orders."

Military Shake-Up Underway—But No ‘Secret List’

While reports circulated last week of top officers panicking over rumored mass firings, Hegseth rejected the claims, stating that any personnel changes are based on merit, not politics. However, the Biden-era military leadership failures, including DEI policies, ideological mandates, and COVID-driven troop losses, have weakened America’s fighting force, something Trump’s administration is swiftly correcting.

🔹 Pentagon leaders must be prepared to follow constitutional orders, Hegseth emphasized.

🔹 Six senior officials, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown and Navy Chief Adm. Lisa Franchetti, have already been dismissed, signaling a new direction for military leadership.

🔹 Guantanamo Bay visit postponed, fueling speculation of more top brass changes incoming.

Hegseth: ‘We’re Focused on Warfighting, Not Bureaucracy’

Addressing the broader shift in defense priorities, Hegseth made it clear: loyalty to the Constitution—not to entrenched bureaucratic policies—will determine who stays and who goes.

"This is all about defending the Constitution," he declared. "President Trump has given lawful orders, and they will be followed."

As the Pentagon braces for long-overdue reform, Hegseth reassured Americans that under Trump’s leadership, the military is shifting back to its core mission: warfighting, lethality, and accountability—not woke social experiments.

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