Alright, let’s talk about something that probably doesn’t surprise anyone who’s been paying attention. President Trump is still neck-deep in the Washington muck, trying to drain that swamp, but finding it’s more like trying to shovel water uphill. You’d think after winning again, things might settle down, but the resistance? It’s persistent, petty, and pops up in the most unexpected, and frankly, disappointing places.
It’s one thing to deal with political opponents slinging mud, but it’s another level entirely when the resistance comes from within the very institutions sworn to uphold order and respect the chain of command. We’re talking about people in positions of authority, even in our military, seemingly putting their personal politics above duty. It’s a reminder that the clean-up job is far from over, and sometimes, you have to deal with the weeds right in your own backyard.
Picture This: A Blank Wall Speaks Volumes
Case in point: Take a trip up to Ft. McCoy in Wisconsin. Recently, the garrison commander there, a Colonel Sheyla Baez Ramirez, found herself suspended. Now, the official Army Reserve Command line is boilerplate stuff: “This suspension is not related to any misconduct,” they claim, adding they have “no further details.” Really? Because the timing is rather… illuminating. It seems the Colonel managed to overlook a rather basic duty: ensuring the official portraits of the current leadership – President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth – were actually on the wall displaying the chain of command. Empty frames, people. Can you imagine?
How deep does the political bias have to run for a commander to seemingly refuse such a simple, standard protocol? Thankfully, someone noticed, SecDef Hegseth reposted the news, and suddenly, poof – the DOD’s rapid response account posted a picture of the corrected wall with a triumphant “WE FIXED IT!” An investigation is supposedly underway, but sometimes, the picture (or lack thereof) tells the whole story. It’s less about misconduct and more about a fundamental lack of respect for the officeholders.
Déjà Vu in the Military Ranks?
And if you think this is just an isolated incident of bizarre forgetfulness, think again. This comes hot on the heels of another commander getting the boot. Remember Col. Susannah Meyers at Pituffik Space Force Base in Greenland? She was relieved earlier this month after sending out an email basically telling her personnel that VP Vance’s concerns about the administration weren’t “reflective of Pituffik Space Base.” Undermining the VP after an official visit? Not a good look.
The Space Force didn’t mince words on that one.
From ‘Fox News’ (reporting the Space Force statement):
Meyers had been relieved of command “due to loss of confidence in her ability to lead.””Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties,” the statement read.
“Nonpartisan in the performance of their duties.” Seems pretty clear, doesn’t it? Whether it’s sending undermining emails or conveniently forgetting to hang the President’s picture, it points to a troubling trend. Thankfully, it also seems like the new leadership isn’t afraid to demand accountability and adherence to those basic standards of conduct.
Key Takeaways:
- Internal resistance to the Trump administration persists, sometimes manifesting in petty acts of insubordination even within the military.
- The suspension of the Ft. McCoy commander for failing to display official leadership portraits highlights a lack of respect for the chain of command.
- This incident, combined with the recent firing of another commander for undermining VP Vance, suggests a pattern requiring firm action and accountability from leadership.
