The Biden administration has called on the 11 military academies advisory committee members appointed by Trump to resign or be fired, but many said they will refuse to resign.
Former Senior Advisor to the President Kelly Ann Conway, Former press secretary Sean Spicer, Former national security adviser HR McMaster and former cabinet member Russ Vought were among those asked to leave on Wednesday.
In a letter to the appointees dated September 8, 2021, Catherine Russell, assistant to the president, informed the recipients that they were required to resign before the end of the working day, otherwise their position on the board of directors would be It ends before 6 o’clock that night.
Conway posted his letter to the president Twitter In response, he stated that the request for resignation seemed to be “trivial and political, even if it is not personal.”
She continues to speculate that Biden is using this decision to distract people from reports of the rise in COVID-19 cases, the sharp drop in poll numbers, and the “fatal” withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. Conway added that it is an honor to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy Visiting Committee.
She concluded: “Being able to serve a president who acted because of the deaths of terrorists such as Baghdadi and Qasim Soleimani, instead of serving a president who caused the deaths of 13 American soldiers because of his actions. An honor.” “I will not resign, but you should resign.”
Walter also responded to Twitter, only sharing a picture of the letter with the headline “No. This is a three-year term.”
Spicer responded to his resignation request on the show, News Center, And said that he will not resign and he will participate in the lawsuit to fight against dismissal. The former press secretary also criticized Biden’s comments on inauguration day about becoming the president of everyone, including Trump supporters.
“Where did it go? It’s almost outside the window,” he said.
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On Wednesday afternoon, the White House Press Secretary Jean Psaki Confirm that the requirements have been made and that they will ensure that those who serve on the board are qualified and that their values are consistent with the president’s goals.
Psaki said: “I will let others assess whether they think Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer are qualified or not politically qualified to serve on these boards, but the president’s qualifications are not your party registration, they are whether you are qualified to serve. And whether you are consistent with the values of this government.”
White House Command Weekly newspaper Psaki responded to the comment request for comment.
A total of 18 military advisory committee members were required to resign, including 11 officials appointed by Trump.
The boards of the West Point Military Academy, Annapolis Naval Academy, and Colorado Springs Air Force Academy consist of legislators, retired officers, alumni, and appointees who “investigate morale and discipline, courses, teaching, physical equipment, financial affairs, Academic methods and other matters related to the college.”
