Military Leadership Changes

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown expresses gratitude for his military career after being relieved of his position by President Donald Trump. Trump praises Brown and announces nomination of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as the next chairman.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends President Trump's orders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's orders, insisting they were lawful and would be followed by military officers, with consequences for those who do not comply.

Military Leadership Changes under President Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired two four-star military leaders, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife, in alignment with President Trump's focus on military lethality and war-fighting. President Trump also replaced Air Force Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Air Force Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan “Razin” Caine. Brown's tenure included addressing George Floyd's death, promoting diversity in the military, and the firing of Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier for discussing Marxism in the military.

Debate over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's views on combat standards and military leadership

MSNBC host Alex Wagner expressed concern over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's desire to change combat standards and create an 'army of MAGA warriors.' Senator Richard Blumenthal emphasized the importance of professional warfighters and criticized Hegseth's views on military leadership and sexual assault.

Critique of the Pentagon and Political Involvement

Mara Macie, running for U.S. House against Rep. John Rutherford, criticizes the Pentagon as politicized and weaponized against the people. She became involved in politics after her military husband faced consequences for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Macie emphasizes the importance of holding military leadership accountable and speaks out against whistleblower retaliation.

Ukraine's Defense Against Russian Aggression

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urgently requests artillery and air defenses from allies to defend against Russia's aggression, emphasizing the need for support to save civilians and historical centers. U.S. aid has been stalled in Congress. Zelenskyy replaced his top military general in February for "urgent changes."