The reasons for this were not initially clear. However, CBS reported, citing informed sources, that Hegseth wanted a general in the post who shared his vision and US President Donald Trump’s vision of the army. George was appointed to head the land forces by Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later confirmed the army chief’s resignation on the online service X. George will “resign from his position with immediate effect,” said Parnell, without giving a reason.
Since the start of Trump’s second term, numerous senior military officials have been replaced. In February 2025, Chief of Staff Charles “CQ” Brown – an African American – was fired without giving reasons.
The heads of the Navy, Coast Guard and the NSA secret service were also exchanged. The opposition Democrats warn against political capture of the traditionally neutral US armed forces.
