Trump Dismisses Gen. CQ Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Appoints Lt. Gen. Dan Caine in Military Shakeup
President Trump has fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr., along with other military leaders, amid a shift toward traditional military values.
Trump fires Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
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In a controversial move, President Trump fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, alongside Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Air Force Vice Chief Gen. Jim Slife. Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Dan Caine to replace Brown, emphasizing a focus on core military missions over diversity initiatives. Critics, including bipartisan lawmakers, have denounced the dismissals as politicizing the military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged Brown's distinguished service but cited a need for leadership aligned with their vision. This change occurs amidst broader governmental shakeups under Trump's administration.
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President Trump fired Gen. CQ Brown as part of a broader effort to remove military leaders who support diversity and equity initiatives, aligning with his administration's focus on traditional military values.
Alongside Gen. CQ Brown, President Trump also dismissed Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife.
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine's nomination may face scrutiny in Congress due to his lack of traditional qualifications for the role, which might require a waiver under the Goldwater-Nichols Act.
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