💨 Abstract

The Secretary of the Army directed West Point to review its hiring practices and remove a recent hire, Jen Easterly, who led the nation’s cybersecurity agency under President Biden. Easterly faced Republican criticism for her work countering misinformation. The move highlights the Trump administration's efforts to control military and educational leadership, with concerns about censorship playing a significant role. Secretary Driscoll's directive also bars outside groups from picking West Point employees.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff