Bangladesh, Feb. 23 -- US President Donald Trump has dismissed General Charles Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, marking a significant shift in military leadership and policy. Brown, the second African-American to hold the position, had openly supported the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement during nationwide protests in 2020. His term, which was supposed to end in September 2027, has been cut short, aligning with Trumps broader efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government and armed forces.

The president announced Browns dismissal on February 22 through his Truth Social platform, expressing gratitude for the generals service. Browns removal is part of a broader campa...