Hegseth deepens Pentagon purge, cuts flag officers 20% as US-China mil channels reopen

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in general and admiral billets, calling it the 'bare minimum,' amid ongoing personnel purges. The cuts come as US-China military communication channels tentatively reopen, raising questions about force readiness and leadership stability during a delicate diplomatic window. Hegseth's own position faces scrutiny, adding uncertainty to the trajectory of the purge.