Hegseth calls rare meeting of hundreds of senior military officers

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• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has called an urgent meeting of hundreds of senior military officers.
• The Pentagon has not provided details about the meeting, which is considered rare and possibly unprecedented. 13s
• Generals and admirals from around the world, including those in active war zones, have been summoned to Quantico, Virginia. 24s
• Questions have been raised about the decision to hold the meeting in person rather than via secure video conference. 52s
• Hegseth has previously ordered reductions in high-ranking officers and dismissed more than a dozen leaders, with speculation about further cuts. 1m 8s