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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, representing Mississippi and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement urging the Senate to confirm Lieutenant General (ret.) John D. Caine as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senator Wicker emphasized the importance of this confirmation amid ongoing global military tensions.

Senator Wicker pointed to the Chinese Communist Party's military expansion and alliances forming against the United States as crucial reasons for hastening the confirmation process. He stated, “The Chinese Communist Party continues an expansive military buildup, and our adversaries continue to band together against the United States. It is critical that the Senate confirm Lieutenant General Caine as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this week.”

He also noted the need for President Trump to have the necessary military expertise available without any hindrances. Senator Wicker remarked, “President Trump should have the expertise of the highest-ranking military officer in place without any delays.”

The Senate Armed Services Committee had already approved Caine's nomination with a 23 to 4 vote, indicating strong bipartisan support. Senator Wicker concluded by stressing the urgency of the situation, saying, “We must stay as long as it takes to get the president’s chief military official on the job – because that is what the American people deserve and what the moment demands.”