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U.S. Army chief fired after dispute over investigation

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army chief of staff after he was reportedly told to drop an investigation into a Kid Rock flyby.

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A senior military dismissal over an alleged investigation dispute raises concerns about institutional independence.

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  1. Hegseth Fired Army Chief Of Staff After He Was Told To Drop Probe Into Kid Rock Flyby ↗forbes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
  2. Hegseth Fired A General Over A Kid Rock Investigation. Seriously. ↗crooksandliars.com · Article published: Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC

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