Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti were removed from their positions, as confirmed by President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Announcement of Reliefs
The reliefs of Gen. C.Q. Brown and Adm. Lisa Franchetti were announced by the Trump administration through social media messages and a press statement from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, with two defense officials confirming their removals.
Trump's Remarks and Nomination
President Donald Trump expressed gratitude towards Gen. Brown for his service and announced the nomination of Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as his successor as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Response from Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a statement seeking nominations for the roles held by Adm. Franchetti and Gen. Slife, emphasizing the need for new leadership.
Background on Turmoil at the Pentagon
The removals of Brown and Franchetti come amidst various challenges faced by the Navy, such as ship delays and shortfalls in recruiting, which were issues prior to Franchetti's leadership.
Impact of the Removal
The removal of key military leaders signifies a shift in the Pentagon's approach under Trump, aiming to refocus the military's mission on combat effectiveness and unit cohesion.
