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President Trump is increasingly leveraging his role as commander-in-chief by showcasing military strength through a large parade and deploying troops to quell protests, reflecting his desire to project power domestically and embody a strong military image, contrasting with his previous approach during his first term.
President Joe Biden emotionally criticized Donald Trump, stating that Trump "doesn't deserve to be the Commander in Chief for my son," referencing reports of Trump calling dead U.S. servicemen "suckers and losers." Biden's remarks were made during a speech to United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and were in reference to his late son Beau Biden, who served as a major in the Delaware Army National Guard. Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, confirmed details from a 2020 article in The Atlantic that included dismissive comments about members of the U.S. military, while a spokesman for Trump's campaign did not immediately respond to Biden's statement.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has dismissed the country's commander-in-chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, marking the biggest change to Ukraine's military leadership since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Zelensky stated that the high command needed to be "renewed" and announced the appointment of Colonel-General Syrskyi as the new army chief, citing his successful defense and offensive experience. The move follows speculation about a rift between Zelensky and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and the President's Office have denied reports of the firing of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, following social media rumors and conflicting statements from politicians and journalists. Zaluzhny, who has been at the center of speculation about his position, has been credited with implementing a flexible structure within the Ukrainian Armed Forces and shaping the country's military strategy. Despite rumors of a divide between Zaluzhny and the president, both generals claim to trust each other implicitly and are focused on winning the war against Russia.
Reports suggest that Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi may have been dismissed, but President Zelensky's office denies it. The alleged disagreement between the two has been ongoing since November 2023, with Zelensky reportedly "bypassing" Zaluzhnyi in communication with some military commanders. Despite contradicting reports, a December 2023 poll showed that Zaluzhnyi has a 92% trust rating and an overwhelming majority of Ukrainians would disapprove of him being replaced.