Trump Purges Pentagon, Demotes Top General in Favor of Fighter Pilot Who Flattered Him at Iraq MeetingTrump’s Frustration With Generals Resulted in an Unconventional Pick

Former "three-star" picked over qualified candidates after telling Trump what he wanted to hear about ISIS and allegedly wearing MAGA hat during 2018 briefing
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a retired three-star Air Force officer, quickly moved up the list of candidates to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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