Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Defense Intelligence Agency director, the latest in a slew of senior national-security officials dismissed by the Trump administration
The Wall Street JournalFriday, August 22, 2025 at 9:03:00 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Defense Intelligence Agency director Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, marking another change in senior national-security leadership under the Trump administration. The agency reported that U.S. military strikes in June only temporarily hindered Tehran's nuclear program.
Editor’s Note: This dismissal highlights ongoing instability within national-security leadership, raising concerns about the effectiveness of U.S. military strategies and their impact on international relations, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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