Trump’s transition team has reportedly drawn up a list of military officials to be fired from the Pentagon. Reuters”/>
Trump’s transition team has reportedly drawn up a list of military officials to be fired from the Pentagon. Reuters
Reuters cited two sources as saying that Republican US President Trump’s transition team is drafting a list of military officials to be fired, which could include members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Personnel This will be an unprecedented personnel change in the Pentagon. The Joint Chiefs of Staff include the highest-ranking officers in the US military, including the heads of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, National Guard and the Space Force The dismissal list may be related to former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley. ) concerned officer.
Layoff plans still in preliminary stage
People familiar with the matter said that after Trump won the election on November 5, the firing plan is still in the preliminary stages and the plan could change as the Trump administration progresses. The sources asked to remain anonymous to discuss the plans openly.
One of the sources questioned the feasibility of massive layoffs of Pentagon employees.
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Although Trump has strongly criticized defense generals who have spoken out against him in the past, it is unclear whether Trump himself supports the plan. During the campaign, Trump said he would fire “woke generals” and officials responsible for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan in 2021.
A second source said the incoming Trump administration may focus on US military officials associated with Milley. Milley served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Trump’s first term.
Or against the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Milley is quoted in a new book, “War,” co-edited by the famous Watergate journalist Bob Woodward, describing Trump as a “total fascist”, while Trump’s friends believe that Milley was disloyal Trump had enough and attacked him.
“Everyone who was promoted and appointed by Milley is going to be fired,” the source said.
Trump had appointed Fox News host Heigseth as defense secretary just the day before, and the plan to nominate the top US military general was announced on Wednesday.
“The next president of the United States must do a complete review of the leadership of the Pentagon so that we are ready to defend the country and fight against the enemy, many people will have to be fired. ”
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2024-11-14 06:23:00