President Trump decided to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and chose to replace him with either Gen. Michael E. Kurilla or retired three-star Air Force officer Dan Caine. Trump ultimately picked Caine, citing his military and entrepreneurial experience. The decision was made after deliberations with top officials and stemmed from Trump’s past frustrations with military leaders and desire for loyalty.
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