Trump and Hegseth to Convene Major Military Leadership Meeting Amid Growing Concerns

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to address hundreds of U.S. military officials at a secretive, large-scale in-person meeting at Quantico, sparking speculation about its purpose amid ongoing government shutdown concerns and recent military leadership changes. The gathering, unusual in scale and short notice, may focus on shifting defense strategies, particularly emphasizing a new focus on the Northern Hemisphere and border security, with high-level officials emphasizing its importance.