President Trump fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, targeting leaders who support diversity in the military amid efforts to combat 'wokeism'. Brown, the second Black chairman in history, had faced political backlash for his support of Black Lives Matter. This dismissal, alongside impending cuts to military personnel and budgets, signals a major shift in Pentagon leadership and priorities. Trump has nominated retired Lt. Gen. Dan Razin Caine as Brown's replacement, despite Caine not meeting traditional qualification requirements for the role, which may be waived by the president.
President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer.
The ouster of Brown is intended to cleanse the military of leaders advocating for diversity, illustrating the influence of Trump's defense secretary's campaign against 'wokeism'.
Brown, known for his public support of Black Lives Matter, faced backlash from the administration as part of ongoing military reforms directed by Trump.
Trump nominated retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Razin Caine to replace Brown, though Caine lacks traditional prerequisites for the position, which could be waived by the president.
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