Fri Apr 11 09:05:25 UTC 2025: ## Senate Confirms Trump Nominee as Joint Chiefs Chairman Despite Controversy

**Washington D.C.** – Air Force General Dan Caine has been confirmed as the new chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff in a 60-25 Senate vote. The confirmation, which took place Friday night before a two-week recess, follows the controversial dismissal of General Charles “CQ” Brown two months ago.

General Caine’s nomination by President Donald Trump secured bipartisan support, despite concerns raised about his qualifications. While he lacks the combatant commander or service chief experience mandated by a 1986 law, President Trump waived the requirements, citing national interest. During his confirmation hearing, Caine pledged to provide apolitical and candid advice to the President, assuring Senator Elissa Slotkin that he would refuse any illegal orders. He also reiterated his commitment to upholding the traditions and standards of his oath of office.

Caine’s extensive background includes service as the associate director for military affairs at the CIA and over 150 hours of combat flight time as an F-16 pilot. His confirmation comes amidst a broader shake-up of the military leadership under President Trump. Since January, several high-ranking officers, including the previous Joint Chiefs chairman and leaders of the Navy, Coast Guard, and National Security Agency, have been dismissed. These dismissals have been linked to Trump’s apparent opposition to diversity and equity initiatives within the military.

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