Trump admin is working to dismantle Pentagon office focused on stopping civilian deaths First Trump administration loosened rules of engagement and caused numerous civilian deaths.
The Trump administration is moving to potentially eliminate a Defense Department office tasked with helping commanders reduce civilian deaths from military operations.
The reported changes come amid speculation the Trump administration could loosen civilian protections and rules of engagement in military operations.
The Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has claimed he ignored civilian protections during his military service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
During his time at Fox News, Hegseth successfully urged Trump to pardon U.S. servicemembers accused, and in one case convicted, of war crimes.
