Top general fired by Trump joins drone firm backed by Trump’s sons
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Retired Gen. CQ Brown, fired by Trump, joined drone firm backed by Trump's sons.
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Ret. Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who was fired by President Trump last February, has joined Powerus, a drone technology company backed by two of Trump's sons. Brown's predecessor, Gen. Dan Caine, replaced him after the dismissal. The move raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the revolving door between government defense officials and private companies, particularly those with Trump family involvement. Powerus, based in Florida, operates in the defense technology sector where military connections and federal contracts are significant business assets. The appointment comes as the Trump administration continues reshaping military leadership and policy.
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Ret. Gen. CQ Brown Jr. joined Powerus, a defense technology company with financial backing from two of Trump's sons.
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