US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth

hedayet 30 points 15 comments April 02, 2026
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mothballed

There should probably be some kind of elected position, independent from the three branches, who's sole task is to veto presidential orders to the armed forces. The president having war powers without authorization of congress is probably desirable since congress is too slow, but some quick in the loop sanity check would be useful.

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Earlier this week, however, Hegseth reversed an Army decision to investigate Army pilots who were flying attack helicopters near singer Kid Rock's house, in an apparent show of support for the vocal Trump backer. The corruption is never-ending.

segmondy

behold the incoming attempt at oct coup

jacquesm

So, what are the odds of nukes/ground invasion/flyby being the cause for this (other than competence)?

mitchbob

https://archive.ph/2026.04.03-000904/https://www.reuters.com...

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