Leader Schumer Statement On Confirmation Of General Dan Caine To Be Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the confirmation of General Dan Caine to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

“I remain outraged about the decision to abruptly dismiss General CQ Brown in the middle of his tenure as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. It’s clear Gen. Brown’s dismissal was purely political, which leaves me deeply skeptical of the President’s intentions for this important position.

“General Caine has served our nation with distinction in the Air Force and Air National Guard, including over multiple combat deployments. Now, as our nation’s top military advisor, I hope he will continue to fight for the needs of our servicemembers, speak truth to power, and resist Donald Trump when he’s wrong.”

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