Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the chief of the Navy, and Common James Slife, the Vice Chief of the Air Drive, on Friday evening.
Hegseth made the announcement shortly after President Trump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Workers, Charles “CQ” Brown, on Friday and introduced his substitute.
Trump nominated Air Drive Lieutenant Common Dan “Razin” Caine to be the following Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Workers.
President Trump additionally directed Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth “to solicit nominations for 5 extra high-level positions, which will probably be introduced quickly.”
Hegseth launched an announcement on Common Charles Brown Friday evening and introduced a purge was underway on the Pentagon.
“The outgoing Chairman, Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, Jr., USAF, has served with distinction in a profession spanning 4 many years of honorable service. I’ve come to know him as a considerate adviser and salute him for his distinguished service to our nation,” Hegseth stated in a statement.
“I’m additionally requesting nominations for the positions of Chief of Naval Operations and Air Drive Vice Chief of Workers. The incumbents in these essential roles, Admiral Lisa Franchetti and Common James Slife, respectively, have had distinguished careers. We thank them for his or her service and dedication to our nation,” Hegseth stated.
“We’re additionally requesting nominations for the Choose Advocates Common for the Military, Navy and Air Drive,” he added.
“Below President Trump, we’re setting up new management that may focus our army on its core mission of deterring, preventing and successful wars,” Hegseth stated.
A significant (and lengthy rumored) purge is underway on 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 Drive and says he’s “requesting nominations” for the Choose Advocates Common for…
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 22, 2025
