By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-lt-gen-dan-caine-says-he-has-never-worn-a-maga-hat-or-other-political-merchandise Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Lt. Gen. Dan Caine says he has ‘never’ worn a MAGA hat or other political merchandise Politics Apr 1, 2025 11:07 AM EDT President Donald Trump has told a story about retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine saying he wore one of the hats when the two met some years ago. WATCH LIVE: Retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine testifies at Senate hearing for Joint Chiefs chair When asked about the story during the Senate Armed Services hearing on his confirmation, Caine said, “For 34 years, I’ve upheld my oath of office and my commitment to my commission. And I have never worn any political merchandise.” He added that he thinks Trump must have been “talking about somebody else.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump has told a story about retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine saying he wore one of the hats when the two met some years ago. WATCH LIVE: Retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine testifies at Senate hearing for Joint Chiefs chair When asked about the story during the Senate Armed Services hearing on his confirmation, Caine said, “For 34 years, I’ve upheld my oath of office and my commitment to my commission. And I have never worn any political merchandise.” He added that he thinks Trump must have been “talking about somebody else.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now