9 Generals Fired, 2 Military Leaders Suspended6 hours ago | Politics, US | Posted by Sonya Sandage
Nine commanding Generals have been fired, and two other leaders are on suspension, in a historic military shake up.
In our story from last week, we covered the historic occurrence of two top-ranking nuclear chief’s fired.
Today The Blaze is reporting from their sources for the reasons why the changes are happening.
The timing comes as the five branches of the U.S. armed forces are reducing staff due to budget cuts, and as U.S. troops are expected to withdraw from Afghanistan next year.
“I think they’re using the opportunity of the shrinkage of the military to get rid of people that don’t agree with them or not tow
the party line. Remember, as (former White House chief of staff) Rahm Emanuel said, never waste a crisis,” a senior retired general told
TheBlaze on the condition of anonymity because he still provide services to the government and fears possible retribution.
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