Trump Appoints Michael Flynn and Allies to Military Academy Boards

The appointments, including Flynn's to West Point, raise questions about political influence on military oversight.

Donald Trump has named Michael Flynn, Charlie Kirk, Walt Nauta, and others to the boards of visitors for U.S. military academies.
Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser with a controversial past, was appointed to the West Point Board of Visitors.
The roles are largely ceremonial but involve oversight of curriculum, discipline, and academic methods at the academies.
These appointments align with broader military policy changes under Trump, including the elimination of DEI programs and a ban on transgender troops.
Critics are questioning the symbolic implications of these appointments and their potential impact on military governance.