Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe

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Part of Hegseth's removals of senior military officers and cuts to top ranks

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 26, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe

The New RepublicLeft· Aug 26, 2026

Did Hegseth Really Fire the Army’s Top Officer Over Kid Rock?

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Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Aug 26, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe

ForbesCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Top Army General Fired After Disagreement Over Kid Rock Helicopter Probe, Report Says—As Vacancies Mount Under Hegseth

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

Revolver NewsRight· Aug 26, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe…

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