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Laura Loomer Attack on West Point Appointee Reflects Larger Fight Over Trump

3 août 2025 à 05:01
Jen Easterly, who had served in Republican and Democratic administrations, was headed to the academy. Then a right-wing activist stepped in.

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The Army secretary announced that Ms. Easterly would no longer serve as the Robert F. McDermott Distinguished Chair in the department of social sciences at West Point.
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Top Generals Nominated for New Positions Must Now Meet With Trump

29 juillet 2025 à 16:13
The move is a departure from past practice and has raised worries that it could lead to the politicization of the military’s top ranks.

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Some Pentagon officials said the requirement that four-star nominees meet with President Trump, initiated at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s request, had slowed down the promotion process.

A Clash Over a Promotion Puts Hegseth at Odds With His Generals

26 juillet 2025 à 18:03
Suspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of the defense secretary’s first six months on the job.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fostered an environment of uncertainty and mistrust that threatens to undermine the readiness and effectiveness of the military, officials said.
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