FIRED! Space Force commander removed after undermining president

 April 11, 2025

This story was originally published by the WND News Center.

A Space Force commander who dispatched an email to her command, undermining President Donald Trump, has been relieved of her duties.

A report at Military.com explained that Col. Susannah (Susan) Meyers told members of her command at a Greenland Base about her personal political preferences following a recent visit by Vice President JD Vance and his family.

Trump, of course, has suggested over and over that Greenland become part of the United States, prompting some fretting on the part of officials there, and in Denmark, which is its parent country.

After Vance's visit, Meyers told her supporting officers that she "spent the weekend thinking about Friday's visit — the actions taken, the words spoken, and how it must have affected each of you."

She continued, "I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base."

She was subsequently relieved of her command.

Meyers was the chief of the 821st Space Base Group.

"I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly — together," her messaging said.

Military.com explained, "President Donald Trump and Vance have repeatedly spoken about their desire for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, which is a territory of fellow NATO member Denmark. Both Trump and Vance have also said they support the Greenland people's right to self-determination, though polling has suggested a vast majority of residents there do not want to become part of the U.S."

Vance had criticized Denmark, claiming that incursions by China and Russia had put the territory at risk.

report at Fox said Space Force confirmed Meyers was removed "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.

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