Pentagon faces leadership vacuum as top officials step down with Trump's 2025 inauguration.

As Donald Trump prepares to take office in 2025, the Pentagon faces a leadership vacuum with all top officials stepping down on Inauguration Day. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, awaits Senate confirmation, potentially leaving the role vacant for days. Gen. Randy George, the Army's chief of staff, may temporarily head the Army if no civilian is named. This rare scenario raises concerns about policy continuity and leadership changes within the military.

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