US EditionHegseth Pulls Donnelly Nomination to 7th Fleet After Questions About Carrier Drag Shows
ABOARD THE USS RONALD REAGAN AIRCRAFT CARRIER, JUL 10 – The Pentagon withdrew Rear Admiral Donnelly's nomination after drag performances on USS Ronald Reagan during his command, citing concerns over military leadership standards, officials said.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth withdrew Rear Admiral Michael Donnelly's nomination to command the Navy's 7th Fleet in 2023 following controversy over drag shows aboard the USS Ronald Reagan.
- Donnelly led the USS Ronald Reagan from 2016 to 2018, during which time drag performances endorsed by the ship’s official crew support and quality of life program were held onboard.
- These drag shows featured sailors like Joshua Kelley, who performed in drag and were criticized by conservative groups and media as politicizing the military and misusing uniform privileges.
- Following a report by The Daily Wire highlighting Donnelly's permissive stance on drag events aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth withdrew Donnelly's nomination, despite declining to publicly explain the reasoning behind this decision.
- Hegseth expressed gratitude for Donnelly's service but is seeking a new nominee for 7th Fleet command, suggesting ongoing efforts to realign Navy leadership with the administration's policies.
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