Trump Abruptly Dismisses Gen. CQ Brown Jr., One of the First Black Chairmen, Amid Campaign to Remove ‘Woke’ Military Leaders

President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday. Brown, one of the first Black generals to hold the position, led during key operations in Ukraine and the Middle East. His removal, driven by a campaign against military leaders perceived as supporting diversity and equity, is part of a broader Pentagon shake-up that includes additional personnel cuts. Trump has nominated retired Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as his replacement, sparking controversy and debate over politicizing military leadership.