Fox News Host 'Forced Out' Admiral With Legal Ethics Over Trump Policy
The Independent kindly informs us that Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. Southern Command, experienced an abrupt 'departure' after raising legal flags about Trump's aggressive, potentially illegal, 'drug boat' strikes. Hegseth, a civilian, reportedly intervened directly with the Pentagon to push Holsey out. This isn't just about 'legal concerns'; it's about a military officer prioritizing the
rule of law over a political agenda, and facing immediate repercussions from a media pundit with direct access to power. One might wonder if 'legal concerns' for US actions are ever welcome in certain circles, or if loyalty to unconstitutional directives is the new standard of military service. So, a decorated admiral, tasked with upholding the law, gets sidelined for doing precisely that.
Meanwhile, a Fox News commentator, who once admitted to never showering, can seemingly dictate military personnel decisions. It appears ethical red flags are far more inconvenient than, say, a literal war criminal, as long as the optics serve the right political narrative. How many admirals must be 'forced out' before we admit the 'rule of law' is just a suggestion?