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Trump’s Selection of Dan Caine as the Leading US Military Officer: A True General in His Eyes

Dan Caine may not have been a prominent figure in Washington prior to Friday night. However, President Donald Trump‘s interest in the retired three-star general, his unexpected choice for the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, seems to trace back to their initial encounter in Iraq in 2018. At that time, Caine was serving as the deputy commander of a special operations task … Continue reading Trump’s Selection of Dan Caine as the Leading US Military Officer: A True General in His Eyes

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U.S. Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at a conference of African chiefs of defense in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Trump disrupts Pentagon leadership by dismissing a senior general and appointing a retired three-star officer

On Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed Air Force General C.Q. Brown from his position as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and announced plans to replace five other senior military officials, marking an extraordinary shift in U.S. military leadership. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump indicated that he would nominate retired Lieutenant General Dan “Razin” Caine as Brown’s successor. Caine, a former F-16 … Continue reading Trump disrupts Pentagon leadership by dismissing a senior general and appointing a retired three-star officer

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The Isolated General: Mark Milley Faces Silence in the Wake of Trump’s Retaliation

In the initial moments of his presidency, even before his inauguration was complete, President Donald Trump directed his anger and retribution towards one individual: retired Army General Mark Milley, who held the position of the highest-ranking military officer during Trump’s first term. On January 20, the day Trump took the oath of office, Milley’s recently unveiled portrait from his tenure as chairman of the Joint … Continue reading The Isolated General: Mark Milley Faces Silence in the Wake of Trump’s Retaliation

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Trump’s transition team is compiling a list of military personnel for potential removal

Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are compiling a list of military personnel who may be dismissed, potentially including members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to two sources. This move could represent an unprecedented overhaul at the Pentagon. The planning for these dismissals is still in its initial stages following Trump’s election victory on November 5, and the details may evolve as … Continue reading Trump’s transition team is compiling a list of military personnel for potential removal

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U.S. President Donald Trump is interviewed by Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington, U.S.
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Hegseth, a supporter of ousting ‘woke’ military leaders, has been chosen as defense secretary

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and military veteran, to serve as his secretary of defense. Hegseth has been vocal in his criticism of what he terms “woke” policies implemented by Pentagon leadership, has opposed the inclusion of women in combat roles, and has raised questions about the qualifications of the top American general, suggesting that race may have … Continue reading Hegseth, a supporter of ousting ‘woke’ military leaders, has been chosen as defense secretary

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A Trump presidency could lead to major changes at the Pentagon

During his re-election campaign, Donald Trump pledged to eliminate what he termed “woke” generals from the military. As he prepares to assume the presidency again, there is growing speculation within the Pentagon regarding the extent of his potential actions. In his anticipated second term, Trump is likely to adopt a more critical stance towards his military leadership, particularly after experiencing pushback from the Pentagon on … Continue reading A Trump presidency could lead to major changes at the Pentagon

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