• shalafi@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Why lay groundwork? As Commander in Chief, can he not simply fire anyone he wants to? He barely needs to offer his supporters an excuse, just call 'em woke and be done with it.

    That’s my fear, and I have no idea if he’s able to be blocked from doing so.

    Anyone know more than I?

    • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
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      11 months ago

      The major issue is that it requires a majority in the Senate to confirm officers. He doesn’t get to choose replacements.