US EditionLt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine confirmed by Senate as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman
- Gen. Dan Caine has been confirmed by the Senate as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with a vote of 60-25, filling the position after President Trump fired the previous chairman on February 21, 2025.
- Caine, a decorated F-16 combat pilot, was nominated by Trump despite not meeting the prerequisites for the role, which led to Trump signing a waiver.
- During his confirmation hearing, Caine promised to provide candid advice to Trump and to remain apolitical, stating it is his duty to oppose illegal orders.
- Caine's term will run through September 30, 2027, as he becomes the first officer recalled from retirement for the chairman's position.
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Trump’s Pentagon Shake-Up: Former Fighter Pilot Dan "Razin" Caine Now America’s Top General
Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine didn’t just strap back into the metaphorical cockpit — he’s taking the controls of the entire U.S. military at a time when Washington feels more like a no fly zone for common sense. #DanCaine #JointChiefs #RazinCaine #PentagonPolitics #MilitaryLeadership #FighterPilotToCJCS #WashingtonDogfight #TrumpPentagon #NationalSecurity
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