Lots of high-ranking people to go as Trump team plots Pentagon purge

United States President-elect Donald Trump is about to get a lot more serious ahead of his inauguration to the Oval office.

In an unprecedented move, Trump’s team is reportedly mapping out plans to clean house within the Pentagon, setting its sights on a sweeping dismissal of senior military leaders—possibly including the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Sources close to the transition team have revealed that a “detailed list” of officials appointed or associated with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Mark Milley, could lead to a mass ouster, as Trump allies seek to reshape U.S. defense leadership.

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This rumored shake-up has sparked concerns of possible destabilization amid global crises, as high-ranking officers with extensive experience could be replaced.

However, Trump’s incoming Defense Secretary nominee, Fox News veteran Pete Hegseth, has voiced strong support for radical restructuring, calling for leaders who align with Trump’s vision of a more streamlined and assertive military.

Critics warn that a rapid re-staffing could weaken military stability in challenging times, but Trump supporters argue that a new generation of leaders could invigorate U.S. defense strategies.

As tensions mount over the Pentagon’s future, insiders claim Air Force General C.Q. Brown may be among the first to go, with skepticism around his appointment fueling the transition team’s determination to “drain the ranks” and sideline those seen as part of Milley’s legacy.