US EditionHegseth: Fired military lawyers were potential ‘roadblocks’ to Trump orders
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the dismissals were intended to eliminate 'roadblocks' to Trump's orders, raising concerns among military and legal experts.
- U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin and U.S. Representative Jason Crow expressed deep concerns over the firings, stating that it threatens an apolitical military and should alarm those who value military integrity.
- Experts warn that the firings could undermine the longstanding separation of military leadership from political influence, with Mark Nevitt describing the dismissals as 'an unprecedented shakeup of senior military leadership.
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The most shocking Pentagon firing wasn't the top general, legal experts say. It was the lawyers.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth abruptly dismissed the military's top military lawyers in a purge an expert called "unprecedented."Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesLast week's Pentagon leadership purge included firing top JAG officers, raising alarm.JAGs are crucial legal advisors, ensuring military actions comply with the law."I do see this as one of the bigger threats to the rule of law," an expert in military law told BI.When President Donald T…
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…
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
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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.
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