Boykin distrusts Hegseth to implement officer cuts
Keith BoykinPolitical commentator
Boykin accepts cuts but distrusts Hegseth's implementation.
“don't trust Pete Hegseth to do it the right way.”
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Should Hegseth cut 20% of general and admiral positions?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly confirmed a 20% reduction in general and admiral positions during his September 30 address at Quantico. The services are to complete the cuts by January 1, 2027. Hegseth defended the changes as accountability. Mark Kelly criticized the cuts, while Mike Rounds said reducing top-heavy leadership could have merit but requested the justification.
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Original September 30 broadcast; clips and live panel.
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Boykin accepts a 20% cut if implemented properly.
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He cites Hegseth's record and remarks.
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Accepts cuts conditionally but distrusts implementation.
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