Trump Overhauls Pentagon Leadership, Firing Top Generals and Admirals
President Trump removes Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. CQ Brown and five other senior military officials, citing a shift away from diversity-focused policies.
- President Trump dismissed Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the second African American to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and nominated Lt. Gen. Dan 'Razin' Caine as his replacement.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also announced the removal of Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Air Force Gen. James Slife, and top legal officers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Trump and Hegseth criticized the outgoing officials for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which they argue undermine military readiness.
- Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Jack Reed, condemned the firings as politically motivated and warned of their impact on military professionalism and morale.
- Lt. Gen. Caine, a retired officer with a background in counterterrorism and special operations, will require Senate confirmation to assume the role of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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