More details In a significant statement, five former US defense secretaries have criticized recent Pentagon changes, especially the dismissal of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Brown. They argue that President Trump's approach risks turning the military into a partisan instrument. Concurrently, the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Pentagon budget by a third over the next five years has raised concerns. This cut may challenge the Pentagon's strategic goals, with current administration trying to maintain military aid to Ukraine despite budget constraints. As the US Senate votes on new Pentagon leaders, debates continue on military aid utilization and fund allocations.
