Not ‘politically partisan’ to ‘expose’ Marxism: Space Force lieutenant colonel

Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier says it’s not “politically partisan” to “expose” critical race theory or Marxism after he was relieved from command in the wake of a podcast appearance criticising the US military.

Mr Lohmeier told Fox News he has kept his rank but been reassigned within Space Force.

His reassignment came after he appeared on the “Information Operation” podcast to discuss his book “Irresistible Revolution”, which soared to number one on Amazon’s bestsellers list after news of his situation emerged last week.

A Defence Department spokesperson said he had been relieved from command “due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead” and an investigation was underway to determine whether his comments “constituted prohibited partisan political activity”.

Mr Lohmeier said he does not believe his comments were partisan.

“I don’t believe I was being partisan. It is not politically partisan to expose or attack critical race theory or Marxism,” he said.

“The reason I say that is because critical race theory and Marxism are antithetical to American values. Critical race theory fuels narratives that attack America's founding documents.

“I'm being misportrayed online – I don't criticise any leader, or any person in the DoD or any elected officials – but I try to tee up ideas that I think are toxic.”

[hazchemel]

Intelligent and courageous. Exactly what the woke military bureaucracy despises.

[Wolfman]

We need more guys like this speaking out against this kind of nonsense.

[cerberus]

You don't wanna lose guys like him.

[Unsound-Engineer]

If you cant recognize Communism by now you never will.

[OceanSwimmer]

I support Matthew Lohmeier's right to have his opinion broadcast without losing his job.
His termination is unlawful.
Free Speech is our First Right.

[joan]

Excellent about time the world saying, , NO.. to these GOONS

[johnmcjunkin]

Stay strong sir, and keep fighting this evil mindset.

[tommyt]

Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier, I salute your honesty and patriotism.

[John-gmty]

this is a growing issue in Australia too.
being spread through universities and Aboriginal activist groups.

[robertslattery]

They are trying to divide brothers in arms.. it's disgusting

[Mar--Mar]

Good to see that there are still people like him around.

[AetherXIV]

These are the kind of guys we need. We will hire them back asap I hope.

[Stoic_Cynic]

This is what happens when corporations own your military.

[iainw]

Contrary to what military thinks he is leader and smart.

[Tommy]

Well, he did take an oath to protect from all threats, foreign and DOMESTIC.

[sumguyinfla]

They keep pushing... well it's about time we push back

[YUDNSAY]

Another example of the 'face doesn't fit the narrative' LOL

[dixonpinfold]

Thank you, Sky News Australia. You're doing a wonderful job.

[stefanadamcik]

Good for this LTC. He did the right thing in the face of marxism.

[Bushkaboo]

This man is not unhinged. He is well worth listening to.