Politics Hegseth Questioned in Congress Over Dismissal of Generals By Diksha, The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, faced questions from Congress over the controversial firing of several generals. He drew criticism after dismissing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, along with two other senior military officials, amid tensions tied to the Iran war. Lawmakers pressed Hegseth to explain the reason for firing the officers. He declined to provide details and said he did not know how many generals had been dismissed. Don't miss the stories everyone's talking about! Join the Inquisitr Insider newsletter for daily drama, viral news, and pop culture madness delivered to you first. A House representative asked, “How many generals have you fired? You don’t know the number? It’s eight. Why did you fire them? Stop; you can just tell me why.” Hegseth responded, “They all serve at the pleasure of the president,” suggesting the dismissals followed standard executive authority. However, critics said his response lacked clarity and did not explain the specific reasons behind the firings. Gen. George, notably, served for nearly four decades. George was deployed multiple times to Afghanistan and Iraq during his career. Despite his extensive service record, he was removed without a detailed public explanation. The department also dismissed the heads of the Navy and Coast Guard, while the Air Force chief of staff entered early retirement without a stated reason. According to Hegseth, President Donald Trump is selecting military leaders based on his judgment. However, critics argue that senior officials who may have opposed the Iran conflict were removed before voicing dissent. Last year, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and other officials criticized Hegseth over similar dismissals. Reed described the actions as a “broader, premeditated campaign by [the president and him]