President Donald Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing him with Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine. Brown, the second Black general to serve as chairman, was removed as part of a campaign against diversity and equity within the military. Trump cited Caine’s experience as an F-16 pilot and service at the CIA as qualifications for the role. The removal of Brown and two other senior officers is seen as an attempt to purge the military of leaders who support diversity and inclusion. Brown’s confirmation had been delayed by Republican Sen. Tuberville, but he was eventually confirmed with bipartisan support. Brown was praised for his leadership and made history as the first Black chairman alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Trump’s decision to remove Brown reflects his administration’s stance on diversity in the military. The removal of Brown, a highly respected officer, is sure to send shockwaves through the Pentagon.
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