Trump Nominates Former Space Force Officer Fired Over 'Marxism' Remarks for Air Force Role

Matthew Lohmeier, removed from command in 2021 for controversial comments, is nominated for undersecretary of the Air Force, pending Senate confirmation.

• President-elect Donald Trump has selected Matthew Lohmeier as his nominee for undersecretary of the Air Force, the second-highest civilian role in the department.
• Lohmeier was dismissed from his Space Force command in 2021 after publicly criticizing diversity and inclusion training, which he described as rooted in critical race theory and Marxism.
• His removal from command was attributed to a loss of trust and confidence in his leadership, following remarks made during a podcast promoting his book on military culture.
• If confirmed, Lohmeier would oversee policy and readiness for both the Air Force and Space Force, alongside Secretary of the Air Force nominee Troy Meink.
• The nomination reflects Trump's broader focus on reversing 'woke' military policies, a key theme of his administration's agenda.

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