Hegseth accused of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with US national security after latest military purge

What the coverage shows

Both outlets foreground retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner’s “playing Russian roulette” line and tie it to Hegseth’s cuts to senior military ranks. The Hill presents the quote as the headline and centers Manner’s CNN appearance, while The Independent frames it as an accusation over a “latest military purge” and alone adds the line about “incredibly competent generals” being removed.

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