We have documented 1 statement by Bob Hoge, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Hoge described Hegseth's new 20% reduction in general and admiral positions as a decision intended to improve Pentagon efficiency and performance.
“optimize the Pentagon’s workflow and improve operational performance”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Hegseth Takes Machete to the Ranks of Generals and Admirals, Aims to Cull Roster by 20 Percent · RedStateOpening paragraph beginning "It's one in a line of decisions", before the Fox News excerpt.
Why we used this label
Relative to Hegseth's September 2026 plan to cut general and admiral positions by 20%, Hoge presents the reduction as improving military efficiency and performance. This is approval of the cut itself.
Hegseth confirmed a 20% reduction in general and admiral positions, with a January 1, 2027 deadline. He defended the changes as accountability; senators questioned their military justification and scope.
