Hudson Statement on U.S. Army's Proposed Cuts to Special Operations Forces

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement amid reports that the U.S. Army is proposing to cut 3,000 troops from its Special Operations Forces.

Congressman Hudson said, "It’s bad enough the U.S. Army is facing the worst recruiting crisis in decades. Now, we find out the Army is cutting its special operations forces. These cuts include intelligence analysts, psychological operations troops, and logistics personnel – including many based at Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg. No matter how the Administration tries to spin it, these support troops play a critical role in the success of our special operators in remote locations around the world. Special operators are indispensable for training our allies and undertaking dangerous missions during times of conflict, serving as a crucial deterrent against enemies. At a time when the threat of China, Russia, and Iran is growing by the day, depleting our manpower only hurts our ability to combat our adversaries’ aggression and puts our national security at risk. If the Biden Administration understands the importance and value of special operations, they won’t move forward with these cuts. Rather than prioritizing radical DEI and Green New Deal initiatives, the Army should be focused on ensuring our soldiers are the most prepared, equipped, lethal fighting force in the world.”

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