Former Defense Secretaries Condemn Trump's Military Firings, Urge Congressional Hearings

Five former U.S. defense secretaries have condemned President Donald Trump's recent firings of senior military leaders, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C.Q. Brown, labeling the actions as 'reckless' and politically motivated. In a letter addressed to Congress, they urged lawmakers to conduct immediate hearings on the implications of these dismissals, asserting that they undermine national security and threaten the military's apolitical nature. The signatories, which include both Democratic and Republican administrations' defense chiefs, accused Trump of politicizing the military and attempting to remove legal constraints on presidential power. They also called for Congress to block confirmations of Trump's chosen successors, highlighting concerns that such actions could discourage military service and stifle dissent. The White House has not yet commented on the controversy surrounding these firings. The outcomes of these events could have lasting impacts on U.S. military leadership and national security.