Trump's Purge: The Military Showdown

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, concerns grow over his intentions to target 'woke' military leaders, prioritizing loyalty and enforcing controversial policies. Military experts fear high-level dismissals, while officials worry about the impact on the Pentagon's career civil servants.

In his bid for re-election, President-elect Donald Trump's campaign hinged on promises to remove 'woke' generals from the military. Now poised for a second term, the Pentagon faces uncertainty on how far he may extend this agenda.

Trump's previous challenges with military leadership over matters such as NATO skepticism and domestic troop deployment have fueled his plans. His intentions to prioritize loyalty could see dismissals of military officers and civil servants perceived as disloyal. Concerns over a potential purge have been echoed by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed.

Among controversial topics, culture wars may trigger firings, with the term 'woke' often used to criticize progressive military policies. Trump's transition team has not commented, but debates continue on the implications of such changes on military operations and civilian careers within the Pentagon.

(With inputs from agencies.)