Department of Defense & U.S. Southern Command/Williams J. Seifert
Ousting of Admiral Amid Legal Concerns
In a surprising turn of events, Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, reportedly asked Admiral Alvin Holsey of the U.S. Navy to step down this past October. According to a recent article from the Wall Street Journal, this request came after Holsey voiced worries about the legality of targeted boat bombings under the Trump administration in the Caribbean.
Details from the Pentagon Report
The article highlights that two officials from the Pentagon, who remained unnamed, revealed that Hegseth’s demands resulted from mounting tensions between the Secretary and the admiral. Holsey’s concerns particularly revolved around the legality of offensive strikes against what were termed drug boats in the area.
Shortly after raising these important legal questions, Admiral Holsey was informed about his forthcoming retirement.
This story is continuing to unfold.
