Opinion | America Has a Rogue President
Briefly

The article discusses President Trump's controversial decision to fire senior military leaders, calling it politically motivated and damaging to military professionalism. It highlights concerns over the removal of key judge advocates general, pointing to their vital role in upholding the rule of law within the military. The author, a former Air Force secretary, expresses admiration for the dismissed leaders, criticizing the politicization of the military and the potential shift towards political loyalty over merit in military appointments. This move raises alarm over the independence of military legal authorities and the implications for military governance.
President Trump's decision to dismiss senior military leaders politicizes the military, undermining its professionalism and potentially compromising national security—a dangerous trend.
Removing three judge advocates general represents a severe attack on the rule of law, heightening concerns about political loyalty overtaking military professionalism.
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