Austin: DoD will make ‘orderly’ transition to Trump administration

The secretary of state, who has held the position throughout the Biden administration, said in the memo that “the U.S. military will be prepared to abide by the policy choices of its next commander in chief and to obey all lawful orders of its civilians.” chain of command.”

“The US military will also continue to remain aloof from the political arena; stand up for our republic in a principled and professional manner; and stand with valued allies and partners who strengthen our security,” he added.

president-elect Donald Trump will become the second president to serve two consecutive terms. He will be able to achieve the goals of his first administration and try to reverse policies that President Joe Biden implemented.

Ahead of the election, Trump appeared to suggest that the military could be deployed domestically to quell any election-related violence or chaos.

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Trump is likely to roll back many of Biden’s policies on diversity and inclusion, which conservatives have long derided. During the campaign, the former president also vowed to reverse Biden’s Defense Department decision to rename nine military bases named after Confederate military leaders.

His unorthodox governing style during his first administration has allies and opponents fearing his second term will be filled with more of the same.