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Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other military officers

President Donald Trump fired Air Force General CQ Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, marking a promise to remove military leaders advocating diversity, equity, and inclusion.
General Brown served for 16 months and was known for his efforts during the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Trump announced the nomination of Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Razin Caine as Brown's replacement, highlighting Caine's military experience and previous recognition during Trump's first term.
The decision to fire Brown has caused concern within the Pentagon, as he was the second Black general to hold the position and had received strong Senate support.

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WION

'Un-American, unpatriotic': Backlash as Trump fires Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is Black

World: Brown’s removal comes months after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for purging the military of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

4 hours ago·Noida, India

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CBC News

Trump ousts top military leader in latest Pentagon upheaval

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as the administration makes sweeping changes to the top military ranks. Brown's public support of Black Lives Matter had made him fodder for the administration's wars against 'wokeism' in the military.

4 hours ago·Canada

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Global News

Trump fires top U.S. general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup - National

Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he would nominate former Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine to succeed Air Force General C.Q. Brown as the top U.S. military officer.

5 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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Florida Politics

Donald Trump cans Joint Chief of Staff chair

President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign led by his Defense Secretary to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks. The ouster of Brown, only the second Black General to serve as chairman, is sure to send shock waves through the Pentagon. His 16 months i…

5 hours ago·Florida, United States

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The Federalist

Trump Ousts Leftist Joint Chiefs Of Staff Chair, Other DEI-Pushing Military Officials

'Under President Trump, we are putting in place new leadership that will focus our military on its core mission of deterring, fighting and winning wars.'

5 hours ago·United States

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vigilantnews.com

The Purge Begins: Trump Sacks Top Pentagon Generals in Stunning Power Play

This article originally appeared on ZeroHedge and was republished with permission. Guest post by Tyler Durden Making good on a campaign pledge to shake up the senior military ranks to ensure a focus on his policy priorities, President Trump on Friday night took the extraordinary step of firing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and five more senior Pentagon officers. The fired chair, Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., had only served tw…

6 hours ago

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