Why lay groundwork? As Commander in Chief, can he not simply fire anyone he wants to? He barely needs to offer his supporters an excuse, just call 'em woke and be done with it.
That’s my fear, and I have no idea if he’s able to be blocked from doing so.
Here’s where I need more info! I understood that the President could fire military officers. But he can’t place them? Maybe just the Joint Chiefs of Staff? Am I wrong on the first statement, the last, both?
Why lay groundwork? As Commander in Chief, can he not simply fire anyone he wants to? He barely needs to offer his supporters an excuse, just call 'em woke and be done with it.
That’s my fear, and I have no idea if he’s able to be blocked from doing so.
Anyone know more than I?
The major issue is that it requires a majority in the Senate to confirm officers. He doesn’t get to choose replacements.
Here’s where I need more info! I understood that the President could fire military officers. But he can’t place them? Maybe just the Joint Chiefs of Staff? Am I wrong on the first statement, the last, both?
Senate approval is needed for any promotion of a military officer. Not sure how much leeway he has to move people around within the same rank.