A US general says Trump has created a “1940s Stalin problem” in the military.

A US general says Trump has created a “1940s Stalin problem” in the military. Top Navy and Air Force officers fired in quick succession.

“Toe the line, or we will fire you. You’re in a different world now. This is Trump’s world.”
— Ret. Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton

Purge the professionals.
Demand obedience.
Punish dissent. This is how strongmen take control.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/05/trump-us-military-hegseth-stalin #press