Trump's Pentagon Shake-Up: A Historical Practice
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President Trump's recent changes at the Pentagon, including the departure of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, have sparked debate about the pace of turnover and its impact on military leadership. However, this practice of replacing senior military leaders is not new, with examples dating back to Abraham Lincoln. Presidents have used this power to reshape military leadership when war, strategy, or confidence in commanders is at stake, a core feature of civilian control of the armed forces.
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