During a confirmation hearing for his chairmanship of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Lt. Gen. John Daniel Razin Caine rejected claims made by former President Trump regarding their interactions in Iraq. Caine categorically denied having expressed affection for Trump or wearing a MAGA hat, suggesting that Trump had confused him with someone else. His denial underscores the integrity and professionalism expected from military leaders, particularly when scrutinized in high-stakes contexts such as Senate hearings.
SEN. JACK REED: Following the announcement of your nomination, press stories started to circulate about comments President Trump made about you and your past relationship. And according to the reports, the President tells a story where he spoke to you while you were serving in Iraq on active duty, and you said that you loved him and I'll kill for you, sir!. The President then said that you followed up these comments by putting on a Make America Great Again hat.
LT. GEN. JOHN CAINE: Senator, as I mentioned to the chairman, for 34 years, I've upheld my oath of office and the responsibilities of my commission. I think, I went back and listened to those tapes, and I think the president was actually talking about somebody else. And I've never worn any political merchandise or said anything to that effect.
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