Trump fires top US general and Navy chief

There is growing anger and concern for mass federal government firings as the Pentagon is set to layoff over 5,000 workers.

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[blueklister]

I hope the next guy remembers that “I was just following orders” doesn’t work when the damage is done.

[darkflamemaster]

This is the dude that abandoned 15k civilians in Afghanistan and the same one who said Talibans will never use the US equipment there

[alphabryan]

its always weird when you spend your entire life in the military working towards a position just to get fired overnight cause of "politics"

[idahoe]

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

—Martin Niemöller

[mrmyorky]

No one should ever be hired or promoted for any other reason than their competence, suitability and qualifications.

[jhon__]

You're fired
You're fired...
You're fired... And you're fired.

[defeange]

Someone whose position hasn't been eliminated and who hasn't done anything to merit being fired shouldn't be fired.

[sabinoluevano]

a 4 start general replaced by a retired 3 star general... strange

[RR-GRYPHON]

I served - merit equates to who likes you, not always who is best for the position.

[lesliehohenfeld]

The new guy had to get a waiver for his new position because he lacks the required, by law, minimum experience & education. So, it was not merit that gave him this new position

[oneblueorange]

He's forestalling any potential coup attempts

[PrayerTimeChannel.]

Not Surprised!
Mr president loves the phrase
“you’re Fired”

[blueberry]

Trump actually promoted Gen Brown in his first term, now all of a sudden, he doesn't think he's good enough. Just like Gen Mark Milley. Because Brown & Milley have the backbone to stand up to him. This nutjob is out of control!

[nicholasmendoza]

Let's be real he fired the 4 star general because he's black.

[NS-excm]

The only readiness these workers are concerned about is the one of their wallets.

[tracyclark]

With all these office spaces emptied, does that mean homeless people can occupy them? Just asking

[Orcawood]

DEI and withdrawal from Gan leaving soldiers to die. Abandoning billions of dollars of our weapons.
After all the hard work and sacrifice we put in. is a failure of the upmost proportions!!

[Saul-vc]

Wait, he got fired because he is black???? if that's your point, how did he get up the ranks to a 4 star general? ??

[KickdpPass]

According to 2020Biden’s case - the court ruled the President does have rights to hire and fire the government employee. This is the rule which was created by President Biden -disregarding the age, race, religion, and sex…

[dwaynejordan]

WOW 😳 a "Draft Dodger Convicted Felon" and Kids are taught "Crime doesn't Pay!!!