U.S. Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield has been removed from her NATO role, sources told Reuters. She served as the U.S. military representative to the NATO Military Committee and was one of the few female three-star admirals in the Navy.
Her dismissal marks another move in what appears to be a growing security purge by the Trump administration. The Pentagon has not confirmed the decision, but allied officials were reportedly notified.
Chatfield’s removal follows the firing of Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General Timothy Haugh, both key national security figures. The administration has also taken a critical stance on diversity initiatives and NATO spending.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recently warned Europe not to rely on the U.S. for its defence, calling it a “burden.” One source suggested Chatfield’s removal may relate to the administration’s efforts to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the armed forces.
Chatfield, a helicopter pilot and former head of the Naval War College, has not publicly commented. Her supporters view the decision as part of a broader political shift targeting military leadership linked to the previous administration.
Read next
17:10
world news
A new U.S.-supported initiative to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza is expected to start operating shortly, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Friday, though specific details are yet to be made public.
16:45
US tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled support for steep tariffs on Chinese imports, calling 80% levies “right” ahead of high-level trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing.
16:00
central asia
Kazakhstan and Pakistan signed a series of trade and transit agreements during a high-level business forum in Karachi, paving the way for expanded commercial cooperation and long-term logistics development between the two countries.
15:30
world news
France and Poland will sign a groundbreaking treaty on Friday to deepen cooperation on defence and energy, signaling a growing alignment among European nations.
15:00
European Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a renewed drive to establish a unified capital market across the EU, aiming to unlock private investment for defence, digitalisation, and climate initiatives, with significant progress expected before summer.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment