Pentagon defends merit-based promotions as Democrats accuse Hegseth of politicizing military ranks
Secretary Hegseth removed four officers from an Army promotion list, sparking a debate over merit and political influence in the military.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed four officers from a merit-based Army promotion list, sparking accusations of politicization from Senate Democrats while the Pentagon maintains the move was based on competence and military standards.
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