Donald Trump issued a directive establishing a hardline military stance on July 20, 2026.
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What happened
Donald Trump issued a directive establishing a hardline military stance on July 20, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
body of senior uniformed leaders in the U.S. Department of Defense who advise the President on military matters
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