Pentagon Chief Emphasizes Calm, Apolitical Transition After Trump Win
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has instructed the military to ensure a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing the military's duty to uphold the Constitution and remain apolitical. This directive comes amid concerns over Trump's plans to use federal forces at the border and replace career civil servants with loyalists. The Biden administration has taken steps to protect civil servants from political interference, following Trump's previous executive order aimed at reducing job security for federal employees.
Topics:nationpolitics#biden-administration#civil-service-protections#donald-trump#lloyd-austin#military-transition#politics
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