Pentagon Leadership Shakeup

Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discusses leadership shakeup at the Pentagon, including firing of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown.

President Trump Fires Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Top Military Officers

President Donald Trump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown and other top military officers, leading to upheaval at the Pentagon. The move was condemned as political by Senator Jack Reed.

Nomination of Lt. Gen. John Dan Caine as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Trump announces nomination of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dan Caine as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, despite his lack of experience in certain required roles. The nomination follows a shake-up at the Pentagon and the firing of the previous chairman, Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.

Dismissal of Gen. CQ Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Van Jones expresses concern over the dismissal of Gen. CQ Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, citing the importance of policies supporting diversity and inclusion in a multiracial and multicultural military.