Trump Threatens to Fire Generals for Disapproval
President Trump stated he would immediately dismiss any U.S. military leaders he found unsuitable, injecting further strain into civil-military relations at a high-profile meeting with senior officers. This gathering was used to announce sweeping cultural and structural changes to military policy, including stricter grooming and physical fitness standards, along with a crackdown on what was perceived as “woke” policies. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned officers against disagreeing with the administration’s direction, advocating for resignations from those whose hearts sank, while also implementing multiple new directives. During the event, Trump declared the end of political correctness in the armed forces and assured his support for the military, though he also expressed his belief that he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for his foreign policy efforts.
John Q. Hosedrinker