Politics Country February 28, 2025

Former U.S. Defense Secretaries Warn of Military Politicization

Five former U.S. defense secretaries expressed concern over President Trump's politicization of the military after the dismissal of several military leaders and urged Congress to intervene in an open letter.


Former U.S. Defense Secretaries Warn of Military Politicization

Five former ministers of defense of the USA expressed their concern regarding the "politicization" of President Donald Trump's military after the dismissal of several military leaders. They called on Congress to intervene, issuing an open letter published...

One of the cited former ministers, who was also a former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, stated: "We believe that the interference of politics in the disciplined military processes harms our nation and ultimately threatens national security."

Other former ministers joined his statement, emphasizing the importance of not allowing political interference in military operations. They also expressed concern over recent changes in military leadership, indicating the traditional rules of changing authority.

The letter has sparked widespread resonance in American society and has incited discussions about how dangerous it may be to use the military for political purposes. Currently, it remains unclear how Congress will react to the call from the former ministers.