Hegseth Urges US Army Chief to Resign, Reports CBS News
Washington, April 2, 2026 — Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has asked U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement. CBS News reported the development on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the decision.
Details of the report
The request for immediate retirement was made by Hegseth to Army leadership. The account was provided to CBS News by people familiar with the matter.
Hegseth urged the US Army chief to resign, reports CBS News. The information emerged without an official public statement attached.
Attribution and sourcing
This account is based on reporting by Jasper Ward and Bhargav Acharya. Editing credits go to Christian Martinez.
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