President Donald Trump has terminated Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman CQ Brown Jr. amidst a wave of administration shake-ups aimed at cutting the federal workforce. Brown, the country’s highest-ranking military officer, was dismissed after serving in the post since October 2023. Trump praised Brown for his service and announced his intention to nominate Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as Brown’s replacement. Caine is described as an accomplished pilot with significant national security and special operations experience. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth informed Brown of his firing in a cordial phone call, and also announced the firing of Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Gen. James Slife, while requesting nominations for their roles. Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed gratitude for Brown’s service and support for Caine’s nomination. The decision to replace Brown comes as part of Trump’s effort to reshape the federal government and focus on deterring, fighting, and winning wars. Brown’s dismissal was influenced by his push for a “woke” agenda, according to Hegseth. Caine’s background includes serving in Operation Inherent Resolve and as an associate director for military affairs at the CIA. Trump’s decision to replace Brown reflects his commitment to ensuring his team aligns with his national security priorities.
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