Hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals from around the world gathered at Quantico, Virginia after being summoned by Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, who laid out new guidelines for the department at the meeting.
Breakdown
- Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced new military guidelines focused on merit and combat readiness. 9s
- The new directives include strict, gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat roles. 51s
- Hegseth stated that military leaders opposed to the new policies should consider resigning. 1m 44s
- President Trump pledged full support for the military and a policy of avoiding foreign wars. 1m 21s
- Trump claimed to have sent federal troops to Seattle during protests, though reports indicate only brief federal officer presence. 1m 49s