Retired General Dan Caine Faces Scrutiny in Historic Appointment

President Trump's nominee, retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, will face a Senate confirmation hearing after being nominated as the highest-ranking military officer. Caine, who needs a presidential waiver and Senate approval, is under scrutiny amid concerns over military politicization after Trump's firing of top military officials.

President Donald Trump's nominee for the highest-ranking military post, retired Lieutenant General Dan Caine, will face his Senate confirmation hearing this Tuesday. Plucked from retirement and in an unprecedented move, Caine has sparked allegations of politicizing the U.S. military.

In a controversial decision in February, Trump dismissed Air Force General C.Q. Brown as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and appointed Caine, who will require a presidential waiver due to his lack of technical qualifications for the role. Caine's appointment, which must be confirmed by the Senate, stands out as he is the first nominee needing to be reinstated and promoted within the military.

The Senate Armed Services Committee will scrutinize Caine's apolitical stance, a growing concern following Trump's dismissals of several top military figures. Republican Senator Tim Sheehy supports Caine, stating that he is the right leader to restore America's military strength. Caine's past includes a varied military and entrepreneurial career, but his policy positions remain largely unknown.

(With inputs from agencies.)