Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth
- Posted on October 30, 2025
- By CNN
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Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth
A three-star general serving on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff has been pushed out of his position following months of sustained tensions with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, according to people familiar with the matter. The general’s stalled promotion also contributed to his early retirement, the sources said.
