Topic: Michael E Langley

General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), faced questioning from Representative Matt Gaetz regarding the number of U.S.-trained African soldiers who have participated in coups. Gaetz highlighted the case of Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led a coup in Guinea shortly after being photographed with U.S. service members. Langley defended the training programs by citing "core values" despite the recurring instances of regime change led by trainees.

Lieutenant General Michael E. Langley has been sworn in as the first Black four-star general in the 246-year history of the Marine Corps. He will take command of U.S. military forces in Africa (AFRICOM), a move the hosts characterize as racially motivated by the administration.