The Trump administration has removed Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making way for leadership that prioritizes combat readiness over social initiatives. Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine has been chosen as his replacement, bringing extensive experience in special operations and national security.
President Donald Trump’s decision to replace Brown comes after growing concerns over the military’s shift toward diversity-based hiring rather than merit-based recruitment. As Air Force chief of staff, Brown pushed for racial quotas in officer programs, aiming to reduce the percentage of white male applicants while increasing minority enrollment.
BREAKING: Trump just replaced Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles “CQ” Brown.
Dan Caine has been selected to replace him.
Woke is being removed from the military! pic.twitter.com/QuHawygLfj
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 22, 2025
Brown’s tenure was also marked by controversy over his handling of political issues. He was widely criticized for a video he released during the George Floyd riots, where he expressed strong emotions about the protests. His leadership also saw the removal of Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier from Space Force after Lohmeier spoke out against the influence of Marxism in the military.
JUST IN: General Charles Q. Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters he plans to stay in his position.
Brown is obsessed with race-based diversity quotas. He signed a memo stating his "goal" is to reduce the number of White Males in the Air Force.
This man… pic.twitter.com/nxtpMrB7HV
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 20, 2025
Trump credited Caine with playing a key role in the swift elimination of ISIS, contrasting his combat-focused leadership with Brown’s DEI-driven policies. The administration has signaled that more leadership changes are on the way, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tasked with identifying five additional high-level military replacements.
For all the leftists and politicized military pundits lamenting the dismissal of General Charles Q. Brown, where was your wailing about national security when Barack Hussein Obama fired nearly 200 Generals in five years? General Brown was released because he felt it more…
— Allen West (@AllenWest) February 22, 2025
