Woke DEI Admiral Doesn’t Like Killing Drug Smugglers, So He Quits, Huuwah!!

stock here: we need more of this. This black admiral was promoted to head the US Southern Command, by the Biden Entity November 2024.

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The sudden change at Southern Command is the latest shake-up for the military’s senior ranks under the Trump administration. Then-Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. C.Q. Brown and Navy chief Adm. Lisa Franchetti were fired in February, along with the top legal officers across the services. In April, Cyber Command chief Gen. Timothy Haugh was dismissed.

And Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Allvin plans to retire in November, just halfway into his four-year term.

Meanwhile, the repeated strikes in the Caribbean have heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, where Nicolas Maduro’s government has responded by ordering military exercises, mobilizing civilian militias and denouncing U.S. actions as aggression.

In surprise move, head of US military for Latin America to step down | Reuters

A-Eye sayeth, he be Woke

Short answer: I can’t find any record of Adm. Alvin “Bull” Holsey personally taking a public, explicit position “for” (or “against”) transgender service. What we can document is this:

• He led the Navy’s 2020–21 DEI effort Holsey was appointed to stand up and direct Task Force One Navy (TF1N), created to identify and remove barriers to service, including those related to “race, sexual orientation, [and] sexual identity.” U.S. Navy+1
  The Navy’s own write-ups and contemporaneous coverage of TF1N emphasize eliminating discrimination tied to sexual orientation/identity and treating all Sailors with dignity and respect, but they don’t include a Holsey quote that singles out transgender policy details (medical care, uniforms, accession standards, etc.). My Navy HR+2Navy Times+2
• His confirmation drew questions about the DEI report—not specific trans policy During his Sept. 12, 2024 Senate hearing to lead U.S. Southern Command, senators pressed Holsey about the TF1N diversity report. Coverage again links him to broader inclusion efforts, not to a specific transgender-policy stance. Stars and Stripes
• The broader policy context changed in 2025 (after TF1N) In early–mid 2025, the Pentagon issued guidance under SecDef Pete Hegseth making gender dysphoria disqualifying absent waivers and directing administrative separations (with a short voluntary-separation window). Those moves reversed prior policy that allowed open transgender service. Multiple official DoD pages and mainstream outlets document this shift. The Washington Post+5U.S. Department of War+5U.S. Department of War+5

Bottom line

Holsey is on the record leading a Navy initiative that explicitly included sexual identity within its inclusion remit, which signals support for a broader anti-discrimination posture. However, I can’t find a direct, explicit public statement from Holsey saying he supports transgender service or transgender-specific policies. If you’re seeing claims that “Holsey supports (or opposes) transgenders,” they’re likely inferring from his TF1N

stock here—-summary on 2 DEI Mavens that were fired.

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Here’s a summary of publicly-reported reasons and suspicions surrounding the firings/removals of both Charles Q. Brown Jr. (“C.Q. Brown”) and Lisa Franchetti. Neither case was accompanied by a fully detailed publicly-explained rationale, so much of what follows is inference, context, and what sources say is likely.

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C.Q. Brown

Position: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)
What happened: On February 21, 2025, President Donald Trump abruptly relieved Brown of his duties as CJCS. DefenseScoop+2PBS+2
Reported reasons / context:

• Brown’s removal was announced via a brief statement from the White House saying simply: “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his … service.” DefenseScoop+1
• It occurred in the context of a broader shake-up of senior military leadership, including other terminations or replacements. AP News+1
• Several sources point to his past public support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and say the Trump administration (and SecDef Pete Hegseth) viewed DEI as incompatible with their view of military readiness. For instance:
  • According to PBS, Brown’s ousting was “part of a campaign to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks.” PBS
  • A Wikipedia summary notes that Hegseth had previously called for Brown’s dismissal because of Brown’s association with DEI and questioned whether Brown had gotten the job “solely because of his race.” Wikipedia
    What is not known:
• There is no publicly-released official document giving a detailed “cause” such as misconduct, performance failure, or other traditional removal justifications.
• Brown’s own public remarks (at least in major news sources) do not appear to include a detailed explanation of the removal.

Interpretation / suspicion:

• Many analysts and observers believe Brown’s removal was politically driven: his identity as one of the few Black four-star generals in the highest leadership, his public embrace of DEI, and the timing of the change all fuel that view.
• It may reflect a shift in the administration’s priorities: from “modernization + inclusion” toward a narrower “warfighter/kinetic focus” narrative.
• Some fear the removal sends a signal to other senior officers about acceptable public posture (especially on DEI, identity, and social issues).

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Lisa Franchetti

Position: Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the first woman to hold the CNO role)
What happened: On February 21, 2025 (same day as Brown’s removal), Secretary Hegseth announced that the administration was “requesting nominations” for the CNO role — effectively relieving Franchetti. Breaking Defense+1
Reported reasons / context:

• Franchetti had a highly distinguished career, including being the first female CNO and first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Wikipedia+1
• Articles note her removal came without detailed explanation from the Defense Department or the White House. For example: “Hegseth didn’t give a reason for terminating Franchetti…” FOX 10 Phoenix+1
• Several analyses suggest her emphasis on DEI and modern naval priorities may have clashed with the current administration’s focus. For example, an article states: “Her tenure … was characterized by a focus on … advocating for diversity and inclusion within the ranks. That last point was likely the nail in the coffin.” SOFREP
• A Military.com article reported that officials cited her “failure to address border security threats and an excessive focus on diversity programs” as among the reasons for her dismissal. Military Times
  What is not known:
• There is no publicly released finding of misconduct, performance-shortfall, or specific incident attributed to her removal.
• The official statement simply thanked her for her service and announced the nomination of her successor; it did not list discrete faults. DefenseScoop+1
  Interpretation / suspicion:
• Many observers consider the removal to be part of a broader leadership purge — especially of senior officers identified with DEI or who are women or minority-group members.
• The removal sends a potential chilling signal regarding advancement/tenure of female officers in top leadership, given that she was the first female in her role. Military.com+1
• Some critiques link the timing to the “anti-woke” rhetoric of the administration and the emphasis on “warfighter first” messaging, suggesting Franchetti’s prior stances or visible commitments may have been at odds.

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Shared Patterns & Additional Context

Some lawmakers and senior officers have voiced concern that the removals undermine morale, degrade the message of equal opportunity, and may reduce the diversity of senior leadership — which many view as a readiness factor. Military Times+1

Both firings occurred on the same day (21 Feb 2025) and were part of broader leadership changes announced by the Pentagon. USNI News+1

The broader shift appears to emphasize:

Prioritizing what the administration defines as “warfighting readiness” over inclusion/diversity programs.

Ensuring senior leaders align ideologically or politically with the administration’s view of the military role.

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And here is another. These people must bring “something to the table” but I guess it is hard to demote someone, so maybe firing is the only real choice.

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump admin after Reuters reports US Navy admiral firing | Reuters