Tillis urges Trump to fire Hegseth over 'inept management' of military
Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, has faced criticism from Republican Senator Thom Tillis over his management of the military, including concerns about staff turnover and lack of planning on certain issues. Tillis has called for President Trump to remove Hegseth from his position. GOP senators have expressed broader frustrations with Hegseth's leadership and priorities.
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5 sourcesGrowing Number of Republicans Are Sick of Hegseth and Want Him Gone
Senate Republican calls for Hegseth’s ouster, citing ‘inept management’ of military
Republican Senator Calls On Trump to Replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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10 sourcesTillis slams Hegseth's priorities, urges Trump to remove him as defense secretary
Republican Senator Says Hegseth Should Be Fired After Army Secretary’s Resignation
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3 sourcesGOP Sen Thom Tillis urges Trump to replace Pete Hegseth, blasts Pentagon leadership
Tillis Calls on Trump to Fire Hegseth Over 'Inept Management' of Military
Tillis renews calls for Hegseth’s firing after Driscoll’s departure: ‘I have never witnessed more inept management’
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3 developments- Sep 2Tillis urges Trump to fire Hegseth over 'inept management' of military
- Sep 3Hegseth headed for clash with GOP senators as frustrations grow
- Sep 3Tillis slams Hegseth's priorities, urges Trump to remove him as defense secretary
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