Trump officials eye firing US military paper publisher before he can retire: report
Pentagon officials are reportedly considering firing the longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes before he can retire this fall.
According to a Wednesday report by CBS News, Max Lederer announced to his colleagues that he plans to retire on September 30 after 19 years as the publisher of Stars and Stripes. Lederer cited fundamental differences with the Trump administration for his retirement.
However, Pentagon officials have discussed firing Lederer before his planned retirement as part of an effort to overhaul the military news outlet, which is partly funded by American taxpayers....
Aug 20, 2026