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During his decades-long path to become America’s highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. won the crucial support of President Trump.
That all changed when Mr. Brown publicly talked about a subject that is taboo in Mr. Trump’s government.
Helene Cooper, who covers national security for The Times, explains why General Brown was fired and why it has rocked the military.
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Helene Cooper, who cover national security issues for The New York Times.
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President Trump fired General Brown amid a flurry of dismissals at the Pentagon.
Democratic lawmakers and retired military officers expressed concern about politicization of the military under Mr. Trump.
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