Military leaders dominate Trump’s cabinet
Never in American history has a cabinet-elect been so stacked with ex-warriors as Donald Trump’s, and some question the wisdom of relying so much on the military perspective in a country that so values civilian control over its political institutions.
Three top posts in Trump’s cabinet have gone to former military brass: Defense to retired marine general James Mattis, Homeland Security to retired marine general John Kelly, and national security to retired army lieutenant general Michael Flynn.
Trump has also nominated Montana lawmaker and former navy SEAL Ryan Zinke for interior secretary, responsible for natural resources and national parks. His energy chief, Rick Perry, is an air force veteran.
Retired army general David Petraeus and former admiral Ja...