What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons from authoritarian countries
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 13:05
in Mathematics & Economics
In what's been called a "Friday night massacre" at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals on Feb. 21, 2025, including Air Force General C.Q. Brown and Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Trump also fired military lawyers who advise senior officers on the legality of their behavior in combat and at home.