Lawfare Daily: Civil-Military Relations in the Trump Administration
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Civil-Military Dynamics in the Trump Era
This chapter examines the unique civil-military relations during the Trump administration, marked by the unprecedented firings of senior military leaders over their stance on diversity initiatives. It highlights the implications of prioritizing political loyalty over professional qualifications and how this threatens the principle of military impartiality. The discussion also addresses the historical significance of these changes, potential risks to military effectiveness, and the broader impact on governance and civil-military trust.
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