Trump, Hegseth and Joint Chiefs

Hegseth rejects scrutiny of Trump’s Joint Chiefs pick
The abrupt firing of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. and six other Pentagon leaders has drawn fierce criticism from Democrats and military experts.
Hegseth dismisses question about ‘under qualified’ Trump Joint Chiefs pick
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday rejected a reporter’s question that suggested President Trump’s pick for the new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Dan Caine, was not qualified
Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon
The decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot, broke a tradition in which the Joint Chiefs chairman remains in place with a new president.
Who is Dan Caine, Trump’s pick as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Caine, a three-star general whom Trump has praised since at least 2019, helped lead an operation in Iraq against the Islamic State during Trump’s first term.
Trump fires CQ Brown as Joint Chiefs chairman
President Donald Trump announced he had fired Gen. C.Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and planned to replace him with Air Force lieutenant general.
Hegseth defends Trump’s Joint Chiefs firing: ‘There are lots of presidents who made changes’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (right) is defending President Donald Trump's decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The two are shown after arriving at the Pentagon, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Pete Hegseth dismisses questions over firing of General C Q Brown
The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed questions over the firing of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. Watch this report for more details!
Hegseth Rejects Question About Joint Chiefs, Calls It ‘Unqualified’
Asked about his choice of candidate for the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected the question, saying it was “unqualified.”
How retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine became Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman
The retired Air Force general announced as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by President Donald Trump after the ...
Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff bids farewell in heartfelt social media post: 'Distinct honor'
Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown expressed his gratitude for his military career days after President Trump relieved him from his ...
Firing of Joint Chiefs Chairman and Others Draws Criticism
Democratic lawmakers and retired military officers expressed concern about the politicization of the military under President ...
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Trump fires Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, other senior officers
President Trump said he is nominating Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ...
Who is Trump's pick for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine?
Caine is a career fighter jet pilot who defended Washington, D.C., during the 9/11 attacks and been adored by Trump since ...
Joint Chiefs chairman heads to US-Mexico border to review troops
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown will assess the situation on the U.S.-Mexico border amid President Donald ...
Hegseth could soon fire or remove generals and senior officers, US officials say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering firing or removing generals and senior officers as early as this week, ...