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He Was America’s Highest-Ranking Military Officer. Then Came the War on D.E.I.

He Was America’s Highest-Ranking Military Officer. Then Came the War on D.E.I.

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During his decades-long path to become America’s highest-ranking
military officer, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. won the crucial
support of President Trump.

That all changed when Mr. Brown publicly talked about a subject
that is taboo in Mr. Trump’s government.

Helene Cooper, who covers national security for The Times,
explains why General Brown was fired and why it has rocked the
military.

Guest: Helene Cooper, who cover national
security issues for The New York Times.

Background reading:

President Trump fired General Brown amid a flurry of
dismissals at the Pentagon.

Democratic lawmakers and retired military officers expressed
concern about politicization of the military under Mr. Trump.

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