Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his latest cuts to the military’s senior ranks, accusing the Pentagon chief of “playing Russian roulette” with U.S. national security. “This is just unbelievable,” Manner said during a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s “The Lead.” “It’s sophomoric,” he added. Hegseth announced plans to cut 20…
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Retired major general: Hegseth ‘playing Russian roulette’ with US security
The Hill
October 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his latest cuts to the military’s senior ranks, accusing the Pentagon chief of “playing Russian roulette” with U.S. national security. “This is just unbelievable,” Manner said during a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s “The Lead.” “It’s sophomoric,” he added. Hegseth announced plans to cut 20…