Top lawyer for military joint chiefs stepping down early, citing ‘personal reasons’
Summary
Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar, the lead lawyer for the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Gen. Dan Caine, is leaving his job almost one year earlier than planned. He said he is stepping down for personal reasons. This departure is among several high-level Pentagon officials exiting since President Donald Trump began his second term.Key Facts
- Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar serves as the senior legal counsel to Gen. Dan Caine, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair.
- Widmar is leaving his position about a year before his scheduled end date.
- He cited personal reasons for his early departure.
- Several senior Pentagon officials have left or been pushed out since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
- The Pentagon is the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters.
- The article was reported by ProPublica, a news organization.
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