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Mikie Sherrill, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 11th district, recently shared her concerns on social media regarding actions taken by President Trump and Secretary Hegseth at the Pentagon. Her series of tweets, dated February 22, 2025, addresses significant changes in military leadership and legal oversight that she argues undermine the apolitical nature of the military.

In her initial tweet on February 22, 2025, Sherrill expressed disapproval over recent decisions made by President Trump and Secretary Hegseth at the Pentagon. She stated: "So much for a 'meritocracy.' Last night at the Pentagon, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth dismantled a core principle of American democracy: the apolitical military." Sherrill emphasized that these actions pose a significant threat to national security.

Continuing her commentary on the same date, Sherrill highlighted the longstanding service records of two high-ranking military officials. She tweeted: "You don’t rise to our military’s highest positions without decades of leadership and commitment to serving missions across the globe. Four-star General C.Q. Brown has been serving our nation since 1984. Four-star Admiral Lisa Franchetti has been serving since 1985." She praised their dedication to service over many years.

In another tweet posted shortly after, Sherrill addressed further actions taken by Trump and Hegseth concerning military legal leadership. She wrote: "Additionally, Trump and Hegseth fired the top Judge Advocates General, who are the military’s top lawyers." These individuals play a crucial role in ensuring that military operations adhere to legal standards and values.