'People are so frightened' Military experts unpack Hegseth's purges
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting institutional and political backlash following a series of high-level military ousters and blocked promotions that critics characterize as a political purge. The turmoil culminated in the August 31, 2026 resignation of Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll after reported clashes over defense leadership and modern battlefield readiness.
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