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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In August 2026, 300 military officers and generals resigned from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Rating: LIE
Explanation: There is no evidence that 300 military officers and generals resigned from the Department of Defense in August 2026. The mass-resignation claim circulated online but did not occur.
Date: 08/09/2026
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Last Updated on August 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check