Hegseth sparks confusion with sudden summons of top generals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will address senior U.S. military leaders at a meeting next week, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. He offered no additional details.Why it matters: The gathering — reportedly in-person at a Marine Corps base in Virginia — has little precedent. Military and congressional officials contacted by Axios were bewildered by the move and uncertain of Hegseth's intentions.Driving the news: The Washington Post on Thursday reported Hegseth's summons was sent worldwide, looping in commanders in the Middle East, Europe and Indo-Pacific.The intrigue: Both the Defense Department and White House have secure means to communicate across countries and timezones. It's highly unusual to ask so many military leaders to leave their stations at the same time to gather in person.The DOD did not answer a question from Axios regarding remote participation.Go deeper: The growing list of military ousters under Trump 2.0

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