How a Trump presidency could lead to a purge at the Pentagon
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliNovember 11, 20245:33 AM ESTUpdated 2 hours ago
Summary
- During campaign, Trump vowed to purge military of 'woke' generals
- Former generals and defense secretaries are among Trump's fiercest critics
- Trump will prioritize loyalty during his second term, U.S. officials say
Trump is expected to have a far darker view of his military leaders in his second term, after facing Pentagon resistance over everything from his skepticism toward NATO to his readiness to deploy troops to quell protests on U.S. streets.