US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, along with two other senior military commanders, in a move interpreted as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing purge of Pentagon officials. The reasons behind these firings remain unclear, raising concerns about the politicization of intelligence roles. Senator Mark Warner criticized this trend, suggesting that it jeopardizes national security by prioritizing loyalty over expertise. This situation reflects broader tensions within the US defense establishment, highlighting the potential risks associated with leadership changes that may affect strategic continuity and operational effectiveness.