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Watch: GOP Sen. Ernst criticizes Hegseth for firing Army chief of staff

Name: Watch: GOP Sen. Ernst criticizes Hegseth for firing Army chief of staff
Uploaded: 2026-04-30T12:20:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 2 s
Description: GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George. Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to discuss the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George. Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to discuss the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.