In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through Washington, Donald Trump's transition team has delivered a brutal ultimatum to senior Pentagon officials: resign within 24 hours or face immediate dismissal.
The 24-Hour Countdown Begins
According to explosive reports from NBC's Kristen Welker, Trump loyalists have initiated what insiders are calling a "systematic purge" of defence leadership. The stunning demand was delivered to multiple high-ranking officials at the Department of Defense, giving them less than a day to make a career-defining decision.
Return of the 'Department of War'
The controversy deepens with revelations that Trump's team is considering rebranding the Pentagon as the "Department of War" - a name not used since 1947. This symbolic shift signals a potentially dramatic transformation in how America's military might would be managed under a second Trump administration.
Insider Reactions
Current and former defence officials have expressed alarm at the rapid developments. One senior Pentagon source described the atmosphere as "chaotic," while another warned that such sudden changes could destabilise national security protocols during an already volatile global period.
What This Means for US Defence
The mass resignation demand raises critical questions about:
- Continuity of command during international crises
- Military readiness amid sudden leadership vacuums
- Relations with global allies who rely on stable US defence partnerships
- Ongoing operations in multiple conflict zones worldwide
A Pattern of Purges
This defence sector shake-up follows similar aggressive moves across other government agencies. Trump's transition team appears to be implementing a wholesale replacement of career officials with political loyalists, potentially reshaping the entire federal government infrastructure.
The coming hours will reveal how many Pentagon officials choose resignation over forced removal, and whether this marks the beginning of the most dramatic defence department overhaul in modern American history.
