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Senior Commanders Break Silence — Publicly Withhold Support from Trump
A dramatic and highly unusual moment unfolded in Washington today as a group of 38 active and retired U.S. military commanders publicly questioned the authority of Donald Trump as commander-in-chief. The group includes seven retired four-star generals and several senior officers who once held key leadership roles across the U.S. armed forces. Their decision to speak out marks a rare break from a long-standing American military tradition: staying publicly neutral on political matters.
The commanders released their statement during an event at the National Press Club, a venue often used for major national announcements. In a joint letter, they accused Trump of repeatedly placing political considerations ahead of operational military judgment and national security priorities. According to the signatories, the concern is not simply about policy disagreements but about what they describe as a pattern of decisions that could undermine the professional chain of command.
The letter points to three incidents that the commanders say illustrate the problem.
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