Hegseth's proposed Pentagon cuts, firing of generals: What to know

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : The Department of Defense (DOD) is looking to end "unnecessary spending that set our military back" like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and climate change programs, according to Salesses.
54% : The directive came as Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers visited the Pentagon on Tuesday and were receiving the lists of those probationary workers, personnel who are typically one to two years into their roles.
48% : "Our budget will resource the fighting force we need, cease unnecessary defense spending, reject excessive bureaucracy, and drive actionable reform including progress on the audit.
46% : The acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses said Wednesday that reduction, which is projected to slash $50 billion off of the defense budget, would help pay for President Trump's administration's defense priorities, including border security and the "Iron Dome for America" missile defense system.
44% : "The Department of Defense is conducting this review to ensure we are making the best use of the taxpayers' dollars in a way that delivers on the President Trump's defense priorities efficiently and effectively," Salesses wrote.
36% : " The memo came just a day after Trump sided with the House's version of a budget proposal, which features a $100 billion hike in defense spending.

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