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Trump and Hegseth set to meet with hundreds of military leaders as speculation grows

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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are planning to address hundreds of U.S. military officials in person at a base in Virginia. Administration officials have released few details

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  1. Trump will attend, reportedly speak at Hegseth’s big military leaders meeting

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    Trump and Hegseth set to meet with hundreds of military leaders as speculation grows

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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  1. The Hill

    Hegseth calls military leaders to meet next week in sudden order (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to meet with top military leaders, including hundreds of generals and admirals, next week in Virginia.

  2. NPR

    Hegseth summons military top brass to meet next week. The reason why is unclear (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called top military officials from around the world to a meeting in Virginia next week. The reason for this unusual gathering isn't known.

  3. NBC News

    Trump says he'll attend Pete Hegseth's gathering of generals to tell them 'how well we're doing militarily' (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to attend an unusual gathering organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with hundreds of senior military officers on Tuesday.

  4. The Hill

    Trump to attend Hegseth’s gathering of military leaders (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump plans to attend a large gathering of top US military leaders organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss the military's accomplishments and outline the future of the Defense Department.

  5. Fox News

    Top US military brass to hold secretive meeting with Hegseth as Trump ramps up Russia criticism (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Pentagon is gearing up to convene hundreds of generals and admirals as part of an unusual meeting, although details regarding the meeting are sparse.

  6. Fox7 Austin

    Trump will attend, reportedly speak at Hegseth’s big military leaders meeting (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.

  7. Breitbart News

    Trump Will Attend Pete Hegseth's Gathering of U.S. Military Officials (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump will attend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's large gathering of top U.S. military officials in Virginia this week.

  8. The Hill

    Trump, Hegseth prepare to address top US military leaders at Quantico (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Presented by Lockheed Martin — Plus: Trump, Netanyahu promise to ‘finish’ Hamas if it rejects peace deal {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump, Hegseth prepare to address top US military leaders at Quantico President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegse…

  9. Latin Times

    Trump Says He Will Attend Gathering Of Hundreds Of Generals Along With Hegseth: 'Just a Very Nice Meeting' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    President Donald Trump said he will attend a meeting with hundreds of generals and admirals from across the world in the U.S. this week, confirming the event will resemble a "pep rally."

  10. Fox News

    Trump to attend Tuesday's unprecedented gathering of US military commanders (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump will attend an unprecedented meeting of U.S. military commanders at Quantico, Virginia, amid speculation about potential cuts to the general officer corps.

  11. WFMZ Allentown

    Trump and Hegseth set to meet with hundreds of military leaders as speculation grows (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are planning to address hundreds of U.S. military officials in person at a base in Virginia. Administration officials have released few details

  12. Al Jazeera

    Trump, Hegseth to address rare meeting of hundreds of US military leaders (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Hundreds of military leaders have been summoned from all over the world to a Virginia base with little notice.

  13. ABC 30 Fresno

    Pres. Trump addresses military leaders in Virginia | Live coverage (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Trump and Hegseth will address an auditorium packed with several hundred of the nation's most seasoned military commanders.

  14. WMUR

    Trump and Hegseth to address military leaders (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to speak to hundreds of military officials at a gathering in Quantico, sparking speculation about its purpose.

  15. The Hill

    Live updates: Trump, Hegseth gather military leaders at Quantico; shutdown deadline nears (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth head to Quantico, Va., this morning to address military leaders from posts around the globe at an unprecedented gathering. Hegseth, who has routinely emphasized prioritizing a “warrior ethos” within the Pentagon, last week abruptly ordered generals …

  16. FOX 5 DC

    Trump, Hegseth to meet with military generals in Virginia: What we know (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    President Donald Trump is set to attend a rare Pentagon meeting on Tuesday that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called last week.

  17. News Nation Now

    Watch live: Hegseth, Trump address US military officials (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will address hundreds of military leaders at a Marine base in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday.

  18. WFMZ Allentown

    WATCH LIVE: President Trump addresses generals, admirals (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to host hundreds of US generals and admirals from around the globe for a meeting at the military installation in Quantico, VA.

  19. The Hill

    What to know about Trump’s unusual meeting of military leaders (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump to attend unusual meeting of military leaders in Virginia, organized by Defense Secretary Hegseth. Hundreds of generals and admirals expected.

  20. CBS News

    Watch Live: President Trump, Hegseth address senior military leaders in rare meeting (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hundreds of generals and admirals are expected in Quantico, Virginia Tuesday to hear from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a rare, urgent meeting.

  21. Washington Examiner

    WATCH LIVE: Trump and Hegseth address military leaders in rare meeting (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump are addressing a large gathering of military leaders and generals in Quantico, Virginia.

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