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Trump's Joint Chiefs Pick Denies MAGA Hat Controversy

4/1/2025

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Retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, nominated by President Trump to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff, firmly refuted claims of wearing a MAGA hat during a 2018 Iraq meeting. Caine stressed his dedication to impartial military counsel, yet his unconventional nomination sparks unease over his limited seniority and the recent political purges within the military ranks.

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Retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, nominated by President Trump to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff, firmly refuted claims of wearing a MAGA hat during a 2018 Iraq meeting. Caine stressed his dedication to impartial military counsel, yet his unconventional nomination sparks unease over his limited seniority and the recent political purges within the military ranks.