army secretary Daniel D. Driscoll Says unit commander will investigate insulting social media posts by service members about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week army specification.
“Any soldier who is celebrating assassination, especially when participating in a political speech, army Values,” Mr. Driscoll Telled the Washington Times Wednesday. “this army This is being taken seriously. ”
Several military personnel reportedly made derogatory remarks about Mr. Kirk in online criticism and harsh comments from various businesses, which often resulted in posters’ employment suspension or termination.
The information sparked a swift condemnation from senior Pentagon leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who called them “totally unacceptable.”
The day after Mr. Hegseth was shot dead in a public appearance at the University of Utah on September 10, Mr. Hegseth posted on X: “We are tracking these content carefully and will be resolved immediately.”
this army is the first service to clarify the steps that officials will take when investigating positions. gentlemen. Driscoll explain army Regarding Mr. Kirk, some troops have escalated Mr. Kirk’s comments since their death and received tips from the public.
“They come from enthusiastic citizens. They come from veterans. They come from service members and leaders.” Driscoll Tell the Times.
“If it feels violated army He said, norms. We are empowering leadership to conduct information to conduct our own investigations. ”
The focus of multiple websites and X accounts is to identify service members who may comment on Mr Kirk’s assassination. this army The secretary said he did not know the total number of people that had been determined in the investigation.
“It’s rolling, we’re ‘acting’ in real time.” Driscoll explain.
