New ‘Warrior Board’ Would Make It Easier For President Trump To Fire Military Generals

President Donald Trump has long advocated for fundamental changes in the military aimed at increasing battle-readiness and eliminating many of the “woke” elements of the current U.S. armed forces.

Most recently, news surfaced about an executive order Trump is planning ahead of his second term in the White House.

The so-called “warrior board” it would create is being described as an executive shortcut for removing military officers who aren’t performing up to standards.

As The Hill reported:

The order could also effectively bypass the Pentagon’s regular promotion system, as those identified for removal by the warrior board would be relayed to the White House and then retired at their current rank within 30 days, according to the Journal.

As president and commander-in-chief of the U.S. Armed Forces, Trump has the discretion to fire any officer. But an established board would do the heavy lifting and root out officials en masse.

The draft order appears hazy on details and said reviews would focus “on leadership capability, strategic readiness, and commitment to military excellence,” though did not specify how officers would show if they meet such standards.

Trump’s draft executive order has already sparked significant discussion on social media:

BREAKING: TRUMP TO FIRE ALL WOKE/WEAK GENERALS & ADMIRALS AT PENTAGON!
Trump Has Drafted An Executive Order Creating A "Warrior Board" Of Select Retired Military Personnel To Review & Recommend Removal Of 3 & 4 Star Officers They Deem Unfit For Command. https://t.co/llh2eqg4Y7

— John Basham (@JohnBasham) November 13, 2024

If there is going to be a Warrior Board to remove unfit general officers, there is no one more qualified and necessary than @DavisYounts. https://t.co/z3bYGtXS2N

— Caleb Byrd (@CalebNByrd) November 12, 2024

🚨🇺🇸 TRUMP PLANS MASS PURGE OF "WOKE GENERALS" WITH NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER

Trump is preparing to clean house at the Pentagon with a groundbreaking executive order that would establish a "warrior board" to remove military leaders deemed insufficiently focused on "military… pic.twitter.com/aC2cUNVrUG

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 13, 2024

I’m going to share a little bit about my younger sister and one of the reasons I am so adamant about accountability. It’s why I am VERY excited at the idea of a proposed “Warrior Board” via a Trump EO.

My sister and I were stationed together at Buckley SFB Colorado.

She’s a… pic.twitter.com/rUqOVnoPCw

— Jordan Karr (@JordanLkarr) November 13, 2024

The incoming president’s focus on military strength was also obvious in his pick of Fox News Channel personality Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, as Reuters reported:

Trump, announcing his decision, praised Hegseth, who is an Army National Guard veteran and according to his website served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

“Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement. “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.”

While Hegseth has articulated only limited policy positions in the past, he has railed against NATO allies for being weak and said that China is on the verge of dominating its neighbors.

Hegseth has said he left the military in 2021 after being sidelined for his political and religious views by an Army that didn’t want him anymore.