Trump Replaces Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown with Caine

President Trump announced the dismissal of General Charles 'CQ' Brown Jr. as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nominating Air Force Lieutenant General Dan 'Razin' Caine as his successor. In his social media post, Trump praised Brown's service but did not clarify whether he resigned or was dismissed, amid reports of a growing purge of military leadership under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The firings also included Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to serve as chief of naval operations, and Gen. James Slife, the Air Force vice chief of staff, as part of an effort to align the Pentagon with Trump's 'America First' agenda and eliminate what Hegseth described as 'woke' policies. Critics have raised concerns over the motivations behind these removals, suggesting they are part of an agenda to reshape military leadership based on ideological grounds rather than merit. Caine, who previously served in various operational roles, must be confirmed by the Senate. The recent shake-up has sparked significant debate regarding the future direction of military leadership in the U.S.