Trump Dismisses General CQ Brown Jr., Reshaping U.S. Military Leadership

The president's decision to replace the second Black general in the role breaks with tradition and emphasizes a shift in Pentagon priorities.

President Donald Trump has removed General CQ Brown Jr., the second Black general to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, citing a new direction for military leadership.
Brown's focus on diversity, inclusion, and equality in the military reportedly drew criticism from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, contributing to the dismissal.
Trump has nominated retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine, known for his role in operations against ISIS, to replace Brown, pending Senate confirmation.
The administration has also dismissed six other top Pentagon officials, including Navy Chief Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to hold the position.
Critics view these moves as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to realign military priorities and reduce programs associated with the previous administration.