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Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025

Trump Signals Shake-Up at the Pentagon Amid Transition Concerns

President-Elect Trump's transition team issues job warnings, hinting at potential restructuring within the Department of Defense.
In recent developments reported by The Times, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team has reportedly notified several Pentagon employees of potential job risks, signaling a comprehensive overhaul within the Department of Defense.

This move is perceived as part of Trump's broader strategy to 'purge' the department, raising concerns across military and defense circles about the future direction of U.S. defense policy.

Laura Cooper, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia, recently tendered her resignation.

Cooper's exit, noted for her significant role in managing the U.S. military assistance program to Ukraine initiated in response to Russian aggression, suggests that more high-level departures may be imminent.

This program, instrumental in supporting Ukraine against Russian incursions, plays a crucial part in the current international balance.

Historically, transitioning presidential administrations have retained career civil service members while replacing politically appointed individuals.

However, military insiders quoted by The Times reveal a departure from this tradition, with Trump's transition team contacting numerous Pentagon personnel, casting uncertainties over job security and signaling potential alignment shifts.

This strategy could indicate a restructuring that echoes Trump’s campaign promises, including the withdrawal of American forces from international conflicts.

Such moves could involve the reconfiguration of units similar to the one spearheaded by Cooper, especially those crucial to forming international coalitions.

Further illustrating the impending internal changes, Trump has appointed billionaire Stephen Feinberg as Deputy Defense Secretary, set to serve alongside Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, with Elbridge Colby appointed as Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, the third-highest office in the Pentagon.

According to the report, these developments have fueled apprehensions among Pentagon staff and conveyed the incoming administration's potential preference for loyalty to Trump over established expertise.

As the inauguration on January 20 approaches, these indications suggest significant organizational changes within the Pentagon under Trump's administration.
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