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Hegseth: Fired military lawyers were potential ‘roadblocks’ to Trump orders

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth indicated that the dismissals aimed to eliminate potential obstacles to military actions, stating, 'We want lawyers who give sound constitutional advice' and not ones 'to be roadblocks'.
Experts and lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, expressed alarm over the firings, describing them as a destabilizing break from military tradition.
Critics argue that replacing military lawyers with loyalists poses serious risks to upholding the rule of law, as highlighted by experts.

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Military Times

Hegseth: Top military lawyers fired because they weren’t ‘well-suited’

Hegseth said the top lawyers for the Air Force, Army and Navy weren't “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given.

4 hours ago·Vienna, United States

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NY1

Hegseth says he fired military lawyers because they weren't well suited for job

The defense secretary fired the Navy chief of operations, the Air Force vice chief and the judge advocate general for the services.

5 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Epoch Times

Defense Secretary Says He’s Replacing Top Military Lawyers Due to Misalignment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Feb. 24 that he’s replacing the top lawyers in the military because of concerns they would not present adequate advice. “I want the best possible lawyers in each service to provide the best possible recommendations no matter what, to lawful orders that are given. And we didn’t think those particular positions were well-suited,” Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon in Washington as he met with Saudi Arabia…

6 hours ago·New York, United States

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WLKY

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Hegseth says he fired the top military lawyers because they weren't 'well suited' for the jobs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he doesn't think they are "well-suited" to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given

18 hours ago·Louisville, United States

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Associated Press News

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Hegseth says he fired the top military lawyers because they weren't well suited for the jobs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he doesn't think they are “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given.

20 hours ago·United States

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Military.com

'People Are Very Scared': Trump Administration Purge of JAG Officers Raises Legal, Ethical Fears

Current military lawyers and legal experts told Military.com the administration's firings of the Air Force, Army and Navy's top judge advocates general politicizes and sets an alarming precedent for a crucial job in the military.

20 hours ago·San Francisco, United States

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