The article discusses President Trump's recent firing of General C. Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, prompting a panel discussion on its implications for the U.S. military. Panelists emphasize Trump's historical attempts to assert unprecedented control over the military, replacing leadership based on personal loyalty rather than constitutional duty. Glasser warns of a potential purge among generals motivated by perceived political allegiance. The conversation also touches on Trump's controversial alignment with Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict, underlining a shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities.
"Trump, in his first term, tried to assert control over the military in a way that went beyond what the commander in chief does, not just as a defense for the country..."
"Whether Brown's firing will be an isolated one, or the beginning of a wholesale purge of generals, remains unknown... Trump has made it very clear that he wants people who are loyal to him personally..."
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