Why lay groundwork? As Commander in Chief, can he not simply fire anyone he wants to? He barely needs to offer his supporters an excuse, just call 'em woke and be done with it.
That's my fear, and I have no idea if he's able to be blocked from doing so.
Here's where I need more info! I understood that the President could fire military officers. But he can't place them? Maybe just the Joint Chiefs of Staff? Am I wrong on the first statement, the last, both?