Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Pentagon has issued separation notices to the publisher and editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination. Publisher Max Lederer and Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin have five days to appeal their dismissals. Lederer, who has been the outlet's publisher for 19 years, has announced his retirement on September 30 due to fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
Slavin has also expressed disagreements with Pentagon leaders. The Pentagon has given them five days to appeal before their dismissals take effect.
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