boarded the warship docked in Guam and delivered a stinging, profanity-laced denunciation of its deposed skipper.Much of the diatribe delivered by the Navy's top civilian to the ship's audibly grumbling crew was a condemnation of a
Last Thursday, while announcing that he had relieved the 50-year-old former Navy helicopter and F-18 fighter jet pilot of his command, ModlyChronicle "And the agenda that they have depends on which side of the political aisle they sit, and I'm sorry that's the way the country is now, but it's the truth," said the man who has been acting Navy secretary since last November, when former Navy Secretary Richard Spencer was.
"So think about that when you cheer a man off the ship who exposed you to that," he added."I understand you love the guy. It's good that you love him, but you're not required to love him."
Oh no! A leader in the military used harsh language! lol... every day occurrence in the military. Definitely an every day occurrence in the Corps.
Hey TwitterSupport doesn’t this story violate the exact same rules referenced when you limited the NY Post story yesterday?
Incredibly ironic and hypocritical that he called the captain “stupid or naive” for thinking that in this Information Age his email would not be leaked, and then his profanity laced message to the ship was leaked.
Man, I sure hope he didn't resign just to get the increased unemployment benefits during the covid19 crisis.
As expected from one of Trump's boot lickers.
Listening to SECNAV address the ships company was spoken like a true dush politician!
Actors. Fucking actors everywhere.
WE HAVE A GOVERNMENT WITH NO LEADERSHIP.
When will we get leaked info on the $75,000,000 NPR got from the taxpayers?
“Acting” Secretary. Did the guy ever serve? Or was he a dodger like trump.
He needs to go bye bye!!!!
It is a good thing acting Navy Secretary ThomasModly is “acting” I cannot imagine a situation where this idiot was for real.
In any normal time, he would have already resigned.... but this is just the new normal. Thanks, GOP
The audacity to do this on this very ship Crozier was trying to save. Ugh I can’t stand this MOLDy.
Mostly must go. Put Crozier back and remember he did it for his men and country , for if he did nothing the ship would become infested with this virus which in turn puts the ships readiness in to question. HA?
SECNAV I don’t know you, but your actions in front of the crew of TR were naive and stupid, an apology just doesn’t cut it. Capt. Cozier lost his job protecting them you should loose yours for the reasons you laid out for firing Capt. Crozier. I think you were projecting sir!
When would a women ever be allowed to act that poorly and still keep her job?
Painfully piss poor behavior for a SecNav. He has no business holding the office.
You are 💩 Mr Secretary.
What a total pos.
Red Moldy speech, it’s pathetic and disgraceful. He has no place in the great US navy, let alone leading it. POTUS SenateFloor USHouseFloor FIRE HIM
Thank God somebody in Liberal World had the balls to say this Commander is an idiot. Even dumber was given this Moron a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier & 5000 crew. Wow imagine him at Pearl Harbor or Cuban Crisis. Crew thinks their on Vacation.
What a disgrace. But typical of this administration. Can’t deliver so blame someone to divert attention.
I think we know who is behind this 😕
fuckmodly
Please resign. Disgraceful.
Man. Fuck Modly.
Modly is what get wipe with toilet paper!
Taking down leaders doesn't make you one.
couldn't carry the Generals water in combat.
Acting SecNav was never a Mariner he went straight from Naval Academy to flying helos, His leadership skills are non existent you do not insult a standing officer in front of the troops. Modly strong suit is counting beans. Trump replaced 'his' Generals with academy graduates who
Profanities in the military? You don’t say
Classy. Like all trumpians.
The Acting Secretary of the Navy attended the Naval Academy on the taxpayers dime. He never had a command. Never rose above the rank of Lieutenant, learned to fly a helicopter then bailed out of the Navy the minute his payback time was up. Is anyone ok with this?
An exercise in how to lose 5,000 votes for your boss in one fell swoop.
I believe that we should have let the admirals deal with the captain of the ship. The acting Secretary of the Navy to me does not have enough time in service to fully understand what is at stake here. Judgement made by Political pressure from within.
He is a real gem of a military! You can tell he is part of the Trump clan, he even speaks and insults people the Trump way. And oh yes, he even despises the media and the press..just as his boss does🤢🤮
Looks like the Navy has a lot of loose lips.
Never served, never will.
Our Commander in Chief uses social media to display his disapproval every single damn time. How is HE not held accountable?
disgusting, just like IdiotInChief Modly
He may have been addressing the crew but that wasn't his intended audience.
This man and Trump must be stopped. I thought America was free what a fool I’ve been we have no way to get rid of t rump. Everyone must vote in November that’s are only hope to get rid of a madman. Congress has failed the American people
Outrageous! CrozierIsAHero
The whole executive branch needs to be fired. Trump=Death
Oh swell, what a grown up. I am sure it impressed the navy guys and gals.
Surprised to see that SECNAV is an academy grad. He actually thought this would sway the crew.
FireModly
Great. Yet another power-hungry crazy person leading the forces.
Disgraceful
They should have booed that bum Modly off the ship, or better yet, thrown him overboard.
Praying for the Captain’s recovery.
Sick
Vial man!
DILDO !!!
'He didn't think that information was going to get out into the public in this information age that we live in, then he was a) too naive or too stupid to be the commanding officer of a ship like this' says the guy who was recorded & then tweeted about by every major news outlet.
Hey Wow the US Navy is a joke. I wonder if the same holds true for the other branches?
SECNAV You tiny petulant androgynous amoeba. Probably pushed the neighbor kid off his bike because everyone else liked him better huh?
Trump picks all the worst leaders. InHisOwnImage
Crozier knew the impact of his actions. He knew it’d be leaked, used for partisan purposes and bring unnecessary attention to his ship and crew. He has no one to blame but himself.
He should be fired today if true.
This guy might have future opportunities in the NHL. I’m talking Stanley Cup Type. 😎😎
A pencil pusher puffing out his chest.
Get rid of this idiot !
Moder fucker
Karma dude
Wouldn't the normal protocol be a formal inquiry? Wouldn't there be an investigation if there were previous shirks of duty? Only in the Trump Era does a person go from active duty to termination in a matter of moments. JohnBolton MarieYovanovitch SallyYates AndrewMcCabe
joanneintexas Gee I wonder who leaked this? Maybe John Baron
SECNAV must be fired from his job for firing the brave patriotic captain who dared sound the alarm of coronavirus running rampant on his ship because he cared for their lives! Shame on him an EsperDoD for stepping on our democratic values!
Talk about stupid. What leader gives profanity laced speeches?
He needs to resign.
We only hire the best. Where have we heard this before.
Good!
Who need Russian and Chinese spies if everything is leaked from Navy? Letters to Navy secretary, Navy secretary speach. Putin can laid off many in GRY
Have you listened to anyone lately...it’s all profanity laced. Not the most professional speech, but not the worst either. Move on. We have bigger and better things to get done.
THE ARMY HAS BEEN DEVALUED AND POLITICIZED, LIBERAL VALUES ARE A DISEASE... DOES CLASSIFIED MEAN ANYTHING ?! THE ARMED FORCES SHOULD RECRUIT LESS AND SEE WHO THEY ARE PUTTING IN THERE... THATS BORDER LINE TREASON IN MY OPINION!
I knew these comments would interesting. Did he even see the support the Sailors had for their CO? You think that kind of loyalty just disappears especially after he was trying to save their lives? Really surprised about the trash talking from “acting” SECNAV.
Everyone thinks it's the media's fault -- really?! 😳
I imagine veterans everywhere are shocked and saddened by this.
Now you know why he is still acting Secretary He couldn't get approved by the Senate.
You need to Resign!!!
What a class-less act! Fits right in.
Every new report on his performance on the ship just adds evidence to what a wack job this man is. Where did he come from to get this job?
Fire him!
Another Trump sycophant
A tRump flunky
Disgraceful!
Acting this acting that, this administration is a straight turd storm. You have a GOP controlled senate... unbelievable incompetence
who’s leaking military calls?
A Captain's first duty is to the ship and the men/women under their command not to kiss Trump's ass and maintain a political illusion during a serious outbreak on their vessel.
Mutiny on the Bounty comes to mind!
“With all due respect” SecNav you need to RESIGN IMMEDIATELY. You no longer have the support or confidence of ANY active duty service personnel. As a Navy vet I found your attack on a highly capable commanding officer in front his crew the most disgusting thing possible. RESIGN.
Anything to shut the crew up from talking to the media. I hope they ALL talk
The world is watching.
Kiss Trumps ass and kick the navy in the ball sack... smart move.. hope you got a hug from your boss
“Acting” is the key word here.
Modly is a political appointee with no honor to speak of. This speech is a prime example of piss poor leadership.
So they were fine with sailors getting sick in secret. Calling attention to his sick crew made him a criminal? The worst administration ever!
Shame on you NavSec Sir 🤦♀️😔😤
Fire the jackass Modly, the cowardly stooge! CrozierIsAHero
Thank you acting secretary for summarizing what we can expect from this country: Nothing! They sure as hell don’t give a FUCK about you. Only profits.
SECNAV is UNFIT . ResignNow
One of the most unprofessional examples of senior military leadership that I have ever witnessed or heard of. I can't fathom how he survived 7 years as an officer to begin with.
Unsat BUB
I wanna hear the audio.
...a disgraceful rant...he must be fired.
he should resign
He’s stupid to have this audio leaked
Another trumpist. He can’t handle the truth, blame the press is all they have.
He painted himself a political hack, what a patsy.
Fire the pig, AND send him to a hospital with Covid-19 military patients if he wants his pension.
One does NOT become the admiral of an aircraft, which is the lead ship in a task force, by being 'too stupid or naive'. That does a MAJOR disservice to a beloved CO, and to say as such in front of the crew only sows the seeds of dissection between the crew and the SecNav.
Hate to break it to you pearl clutchers, but military people swear, a lot. So do journalists. Get over it. The Navy secretary is correct: the commander jeopardized US security and every life on that ship with his insubordination. Now, someone else is leaking. No discipline.
It’s charming how we all are still aghast at the hypocrisy.
Great guy. Funny, his speech didn’t sound at all politically motivated.
Just another jack ass
Sycophant.
Remove him.
FireModly
Very unprofessional.
And?
ResignModly
¡ Otro necio que ha pasado a la Historia !
He knows the way to impress the Commander-in-Chief, doesn’t he?
Dude needs to take a hike.
Yes, Modly, the news media “has an agenda.” It’s to get the truth of the story, something that you have no clue about. You’re too busy protecting your unqualified arse to care about sailor safety. CrozierIsAHero
Arrogant enough to think he can tough-talk the sailors into turning against their trusted captain.
He needs removed immediately!! Capt. Crozier should be reinstated. Modly is a lame lapdog and a disgrace. This administration is a plague on this country. Why is this acceptable?
Disgraceful address to the crew. Our Navy should not accept this substandard behavior.
His hair plugs make Trump’s hair look natural by comparison. Maybe that’s why Trump likes him.
who’s gonna play him in the movie
Sounds really weird 🙄
Another gem.
Kick him to the curb. Talk about unprofessional! ModlyMustResign
He needs to resign. He is a disgrace
Another low quality trump hire
So he’s looking for a promotion from the President. This is the cracker version of shucking and jiving for the master. we’ve seen quite a bit during the impeachment in the legislative, but it warms the cockles to see the corporate mercenaries join in.
What were Modly's qualifications for being appointed acting Secretary of the Navy? Seven years of service after graduating from the Naval Academy. His official bio doesn't list his rank at separation, but it was likely below that of the captain he fired.
BeBest, right Flotus? Your husband brings out the a**hole in people.
That’s just how we roll anymore folks. Sad.
When you follow protocol and it falls on deaf ears, you alter your course for the good of all. Answer when you are called upon, sir. You failed to do your job for the captain and his crew.
Acting Secretary Modly needs to move on. Leadership ignorance personified!
The end of civilization as we know it.
The secretary lacks leadership skills. Leadership should be his number 1 attribute. Kissing trumps ass is not an attribute.
Wonder how well it went over with the crew.
So how many years do he serve?
Another leak?!? Is there no end to this Deep State Virus
Listen to the reaction on the ship when this weakling calls Captain Crozier either « naive or stupid ». Fire this bum now!
It's like Trump follows a manual called 'How to Hire the Very Worst People Every Time'
Everyone in this administration is trash..
Fire the bum!
He needs to resign
Modly is a steaming hot pile of garbage and needs to be canned. He made a special trip to Guam just to tell worried sailors that their CO was stupid and chide them for cheering for him.
DOUCHE BAG
This is how the trickle down theory works.
We need an investigation to find out how NPR got $75 million in the Coronavirus bill. Were bribes paid? Kickbacks? DefundNPR
The real profanity was the content of his speech, not the four-letter words.
He sounds fun
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