The liberal media is up in arms over the dismissal of U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield from her post as the U.S. Military Representative to NATO’s Military Committee—but the truth is clear: insubordination and disrespect for the chain of command will not be tolerated under the Trump administration.
Department of Defense spokesman Sean Parnell delivered a blistering response to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) after she falsely claimed Chatfield was fired simply for refusing to hang portraits of President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
BREAKING: Per report, Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield refused to put up POTUS & SECDEF pictures in NATO HQ. Also held an “all hands” where she said “we will wait them out 4 years”
She has been relieved of duty
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) April 8, 2025
Parnell’s statement was unequivocal: “Secretary Hegseth has removed U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield from her position as U.S. representative to NATO’s military committee due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead.” Yet, instead of acknowledging the real issue—Chatfield’s alleged defiance—Crockett and the left-wing media spun it as an ego-driven move. Crockett whined on social media, “They fired Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield—not because she couldn’t do the job, but because she wouldn’t hang up pictures of Trump and Hegseth. This ain’t about merit—it’s about ego.”
Secretary Hegseth has removed U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield from her position as U.S. representative to NATO’s military committee due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead. The Defense Department is grateful for her many years of military service.
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellATSD) April 8, 2025
They fired Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield—not because she couldn’t do the job, but because she wouldn’t hang up pictures of Trump and Hegseth. This ain’t about merit—it’s about ego. https://t.co/W20f4xotwB
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) April 9, 2025
Congresswoman, I realize this may be a foreign concept to you but here at the DoD if you disrespect the chain of command & don’t do your job, you will be replaced.
Period. https://t.co/HrtUpI9Owc
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellUSA) April 9, 2025
Parnell fired back with a reality check: “Congresswoman, I realize this may be a foreign concept to you but here at the DoD if you disrespect the chain of command & don’t do your job, you will be replaced. Period.” This isn’t about pictures—it’s about loyalty, discipline, and upholding the authority of the civilian leadership, a fundamental principle of the U.S. military.
Reports suggest Chatfield not only refused to display the portraits but also held an “all hands” meeting where she reportedly said, “we will wait them out 4 years.” If true, this is a blatant act of defiance against the duly elected administration of President Trump. The military is not a political resistance movement—it answers to the Commander-in-Chief.
Chatfield’s record reveals a history of pushing progressive ideology, including statements like “Our diversity is our strength” and “Finding a way to be respectful of the differences is where our growth is.” While diversity is valuable, it should never come at the expense of military readiness or respect for leadership. The American Accountability Foundation had previously flagged her as a “woke” officer in need of removal—and President Trump, alongside Secretary Hegseth, acted decisively.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump & @PeteHegseth just FIRED Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield.
Here's a report on her priorities as a leader of the U.S. Navy:
"Just before the cake-cutting at the end of the Women's Equality Day observance, Chatfield said she was pleased that the… pic.twitter.com/5ayYh2QskY
— American Accountability Foundation (@Theswampmonitor) April 8, 2025
The liberal media, of course, is framing this as a political purge. But the reality is that President Trump is cleaning house of activists in uniform who prioritize leftist dogma over national defense. The military must remain loyal to the Constitution and the elected leadership—not become a breeding ground for resistance.