Why Trump's Air Force Pick, Matthew Lohmeier, Was Fired
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Has attempted to contact the Air Force, the Trump transition team, and Lohmeier for comment via email.
Why It Matters
Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.
The nomination also emphasizes the GOP's prolonged effort to counter "woke" policies in the military, with Trump making it clear he will make reversing these initiatives a top priority.
What To Know
The president announced on Friday that he has selected Lohmeier as his pick for the next undersecretary of the Air Force.
where he has served as a lieutenant colonel, after publicly criticizing military policies on a conservative podcast.
While boosting his book in promotion.
The concept is based on Marxist ideology. Critical Race Theory contends that racism is ingrained in the country's institutions and laws and helps to maintain a white majority's grip on society. Lohmeier also claimed that other military programs and narratives have a Marxist character."
At the time, Lohmeier was relieved of his command due to a "loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead."
Members of Congress, including Colorado Congressman Ken Buck, have expressed extreme concern, with him calling it "outrageous."
What People Are Saying
I've learned that Matthew will work with the Secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth, to put an end to the measures that have severely harmed our military and restore the strength of our nation.
Matthew Lohmeier said On the 2021 episode of The Steve Gruber Show : The diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as our training in the military, are based on principles from critical race theory, which has its roots in Marxist ideology.
I've noticed since taking command about 10 months ago that two distinct and conflicting visions of America exist. These ideas about what America is, was, and should be weren't just prevalent on social media or throughout the US last year, but they're also being spread within the military itself. In my view, I've identified these narratives as having strong ties to Marxist ideologies.
Colorado Congressman Ken Buck said On May 2021, a post was made on X, formerly Twitter: It's outrageous that Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier was relieved of his duties in the Space Force after he expressed concerns that the US military is promoting Marxist ideologies.
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said Colonel Lohmeier is a loyal American sharing truths about the Military's effort to become more 'woke' and the consequences are even worse. His demotion is clearly an act of retaliation.
Defense Department official said : The commander of Space Operations Command, Lieutenant General Stephen Whiting, relieved Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier of his command of the 11th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado, on May 14, due to a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead. This decision was made in response to comments made by Lieutenant Colonel Lohmeier in a recent podcast.
What Happens Next
The confirmation for a vote has not yet been arranged.
The Armed Services Committee plans to announce a vote on Hegseth's nomination to be defense secretary on January 20, after President Trump's inauguration.
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