President Donald Trump has once again praised General Dan 'Razin' Caine, crediting him with helping to defeat ISIS in just four weeks. Caine, a retired US Air Force lieutenant general, currently serves as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and is the highest-ranking military officer in the United States.
Caine has spent over three decades in military service, including combat missions as a decorated F-16 pilot with more than 2,800 flight hours. He has held key roles in counterterrorism, intelligence, and special operations, including work at the CIA and the White House.
Trump first met Caine in 2018 in Iraq, where Caine was serving as deputy commander in the US campaign under Operation Inherent Resolve. Caine reportedly told Trump that ISIS could be defeated rapidly with changes in strategy and rules of engagement.
Trump has repeatedly praised Caine as a 'real general' and has highlighted his battlefield experience and unconventional thinking. Caine was confirmed to the Joint Chiefs role in 2025 after being personally selected by Trump, despite being passed over for promotion by the previous administration.
