The Senate confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a 60-25 vote, despite Democratic opposition over the ousting of his predecessor, Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr. The confirmation followed a smooth hearing, with bipartisan support.
Democrats, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, argued that the firings of top Pentagon officials were politically motivated. President Trump’s nominee, Caine, pledged to remain apolitical and uphold the Constitution, even if it meant defying illegal orders.
Sen. Roger Wicker emphasized the urgency of confirming Caine due to rising global threats, particularly from China. Trump praised Caine’s qualifications and criticized the Biden administration for previously passing him over, promising further leadership changes to align with his vision of rebuilding the military and putting “America First.”
