Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed top military lawyers, known as Judge Advocates General (JAGs), which is causing concern about the legality of military decisions. Critics worry this could put U.S. soldiers and the military's global reputation at risk. Hegseth wants to give more power to military commanders by reducing legal oversight.
Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth, serving as Defense Secretary, fired senior military legal advisers, known as JAGs.
- Critics worry that removing JAGs could lead to unsafe or illegal military decisions.
- JAGs are military lawyers who advise if orders are legal under military law.
- The JAGs removed include high-ranking officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Some officials argue that JAGs slow down military operations by insisting on legal checks.
- Hegseth believes military commanders should have more direct power without legal delays.
- Concerns have been raised about the impact on the military’s domestic and global image.
- Ex-officials and legal experts are lobbying Congress to address the reduction in legal checks.
