The removal of Colonel Susannah Meyers from her command at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland sparked a wave of misogynistic backlash online.
Byeeee! a woman has no business holding a top position in the military, anyway, beat it DEI! the military is a man's world, the women in this country have to start learning how to stay in their own lane, Geesh, it's not that hard. 🇺🇸
— Bull (@Bull_Bull357) April 11, 2025
Meyers was relieved of her duties after reportedly sending an internal email that distanced her base from Vice President JD Vance's remarks stating Denmark had "not done a good job" for the people of Greenland.
"I do not presume to understand current politics," Meyers wrote in an email obtained by Military.com. "But what I do know is the concerns of the US administration discussed by Vice-President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base."
The US Space Operations Command cited a "loss of confidence in her ability to lead," in a statement, which was shared by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. "Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated," Parnell wrote.
On social media, far-right commentators and self-described military veterans reacted with a flood of sexist attacks. Posts ranged from calling Meyers a "worthless sandwich maker" to questioning whether women belong in command positions at all.
Lady commanders should only be in command of the mess halls and the cleaning crews. Command of ships, stations, and bases is mens' work. Thank you President Trump, for purging another worthless sandwich maker from a position of responsibility.
— Rocco Monganongo (@pcerio) April 11, 2025
Some accused women of being "too emotional" or "promoted through DEI," while others claimed the military should return to male-only leadership.
She was a diversity hire anyway.
— TonyinNebraska (@Tonyinnebraska) April 11, 2025
"Your first mistake was putting a woman in," one user wrote. Another said women should be in charge of "mess halls and cleaning crews" and nowhere else.
Even other women piled on. "I'm a woman and her actions infuriated me," one comment said. "This is...what? The 3rd woman removed from higher level military positions for insubordination?"
Why is it ALWAYS the crazy women who think they can do whatever they want? I'm a woman and I despise them.
— Savannah (@BasedSavannah) April 11, 2025
Indeed, Meyers' dismissal follows Trump's shakeup of military command amidst his campaign to root out "DEI" in the military.
On his first day in office, Trump fired the commandant of the US Coast Guard, Admiral Linda L. Fagan. A month later, he fired six senior military officials in a late night social media post. The firings included Admiral Lisa Franchetti—the first woman to ever lead the Navy, as well as the military's most senior official, General Charles Q. Brown Jr.—the second African American to hold the position.
Someone needs to tell these women "leaders"....this is not a TikTock video or mean girls movie. These chicks think they're untouchable for accountability. I'm beginning to think they might be unsuitable for senior leadership positions. pic.twitter.com/jmrQdcpOIP
— Jabba53E (@Jabba53E) April 11, 2025
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