Five former U.S. defense secretaries have called for congressional hearings regarding the dismissals of military commanders by former President Trump, emphasizing concerns about national security. They described the firings, including that of Gen. CQ Brown, as reckless and politically motivated, with no operational justification provided by the administration. The secretaries warned that these actions signify a troubling trend towards the politicization of the armed forces, which could harm military morale and operational effectiveness. They stressed the need for Congress to uphold its constitutional oversight role to prevent potential abuses of power.
Former Defense Secretaries highlighted that recent military firings under Trump were driven by partisan motivations, urging Congress to hold hearings due to potential risks to national security.
They expressed concerns over the politicization of the military, asserting that this could damage morale, diminish operational capacity, and deter talented individuals from joining.
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