Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers Four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.

“Hegseth intervened to stop the promotions of several high-ranking service members including four Army officers, two Black men and two female soldiers… [and has] been weeding out senior officers who are deemed #ideologicallyincompatible.”

#ImpeachHegseth

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