Trump to Address Military in Hasty Meeting

President Donald Trump will speak at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders on Tuesday, AP News reported on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of generals and admirals, including senior commanders of one-star rank or higher, were summoned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from around the world to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, on short notice. The confirmation came from a White House official who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

ktvb.com reported, The president's participation was not part of the original plan for the meeting. In an interview with NBC News, Trump stated the meeting would cover "how well we're doing militarily, talking about being in great shape, talking about a lot of good, positive things." The Washington Post reported the purpose of the gathering was for the leaders to hear Hegseth deliver a speech on military standards and the "warrior ethos." The president's decision to attend will significantly change the security posture for the event, according to a planning document viewed by The Post.