A major (and long rumored) purge is underway at the Pentagon tonight. After President Trump ousts the Joint Chiefs Chairman, Secretary Hegseth fires the chief of the Navy, the vice chief of the Air Force and says he's “requesting nominations” for the Judge Advocates General for…
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 22, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the chief of the Navy, and General James Slife, the Vice Chief of the Air Force, on Friday night.
Hegseth made the announcement shortly after President Trump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles “CQ” Brown, on Friday and announced his replacement.
Trump nominated Air Force Lieutenant General Dan “Razin” Caine to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
President Trump also directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “to solicit nominations for five additional high-level positions, which will be announced soon.”
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