US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is at the centre of a controversy after a report suggested that concerns over being replaced may have contributed to a shake-up within the US Army's top leadership.
According to the New York Post, current and former administration officials claim Hegseth has grown increasingly 'paranoid' about the possibility of losing his position: fears they say are driving the removal of senior military figures.
The report comes after Hegseth demanded the resignation of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, a move that took place without a publicly stated reason.
Two other senior Army leaders, Gen. David Hodne and Maj. Gen. William Green, were also dismissed, with officials offering only a brief explanation that 'it was time for a leadership change.'
At the heart of the reported turmoil is Dan Driscoll, who is seen by some within the administration as a potential successor to Hegseth.
Sources cited by the New York Post allege that Hegseth has become increasingly wary of Driscoll's growing influence.
Despite the reported tensions, Hegseth has allegedly been unable to remove Driscoll due to internal political dynamics.
