interview with Patrick Byrne on Infowars is very interdasating.
>he is
>and was involved in the jan 6th set up
>plus detrailled every effort to expose the election fraud in 2020 by leaking and getting people arrested.
guess we have different opinions and sources. He's behind a lawsuit regarding election fraud in Michigan, and behind trying to free Tina Peters. We will see. Interview is interdasting nonetheless
>he is a c.i.a controlled asset
>and a crook
>not exactly
>he is
>and was involved in the jan 6th set up
>plus detrailled every effort to expose the election fraud in 2020 by leaking and getting people arrested.
>guess we have different opinions and sources. He's behind a lawsuit regarding election fraud in Michigan, and behind trying to free Tina Peters. We will see. Interview is interdasting nonetheless
Didn't realiuze General Flynn wrote the forward to his book
'Danger Close' by Patrick Byrne | Book Trailer | Foreword by General Michael T. Flynn
Scott Lorenz
>Didn't realiuze General Flynn wrote the forward to his book
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through my work as a senior intelligence
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officer in the world of National
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Security and Special Operations I've
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known about the courageous work Patrick
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burn has been directed to do on behalf
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of the United States government he has
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been unshakable when it comes to his
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Relentless pursuit of exposing the Deep
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levels of corruption within our
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government for a man who thought that
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his life would be spent on overseas
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adversaries or working against the
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enemies of America he found himself
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battling his own
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government the incredible story of
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bribery blackmail rape murder and other
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Tales normally the stuff found in novels
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are the truth coming from a man who was
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asked to enable encourage or conduct
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these actions on behalf of our very own
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government
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Patrick's story is for Real he's for
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real the corruption he's exposed is for
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real and it only gets worse the further
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that you
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read danger close domestic extremist
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number one comes
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clean by Patrick
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burn
>enough.
nah
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>interview with Patrick Byrne on Infowars is very interdasating.
Byrne said someone tried to set Potus up with a bay of pigs style invasion setup. Person was removed
Since Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, the administration—particularly under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—has conducted an unprecedented wave of dismissals among high-ranking military and national security leaders. These actions have been described by the administration as efforts to promote efficiency, eliminate perceived "woke" policies, and ensure alignment with the president's agenda, while critics (including former defense secretaries and some lawmakers) have called them a politicized purge targeting diversity initiatives or perceived disloyalty.
### Key High-Profile Military Dismissals
The most notable firings occurred in clusters, primarily in February-April 2025, with additional reductions in four-star ranks ordered in May 2025:
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Adm. Linda Fagan (Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard) — Relieved in late January 2025, the first top military officer dismissed under the new administration, cited for leadership deficiencies and DEI-related issues.
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Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, four-star Air Force general) — Fired February 21, 2025, without public explanation; he was the second Black officer to hold the position and had been nominated to a prior role by Trump in his first term.
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Adm. Lisa Franchetti (Chief of Naval Operations, four-star; first woman on the Joint Chiefs) — Fired February 21, 2025.
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Gen. James Slife (Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, four-star) — Fired February 21, 2025.
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The Judge Advocates General (top military lawyers) for the Army, Navy, and Air Force — All three relieved around the same February period, criticized by Hegseth as potential "roadblocks" to executive orders.
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Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield (U.S. Military Representative to NATO Military Committee, three-star) — Relieved in April 2025, part of ongoing removals of female senior officers.
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Gen. Timothy Haugh (Director of the National Security Agency and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, four-star) — Fired in early April 2025 (along with his deputy, Wendy Noble), reportedly influenced by far-right activist Laura Loomer alleging disloyalty.
Reports indicate more than a dozen three- and four-star officers were relieved overall by mid-2025, with many being women or minorities previously promoted under the Biden administration. In May 2025, Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in active-duty four-star positions (from ~38-40) and similar cuts in National Guard general officers, framed as streamlining but on top of the earlier firings.
### Intelligence and Security Agency Leadership Changes
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NSA/Cyber Command: As noted, Gen. Haugh and deputy Wendy Noble were abruptly dismissed in April 2025.
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FBI: Multiple senior executives (at least 8 reported) and field office heads were forced out in late January/early February 2025, with reviews of agents involved in January 6 or Trump-related investigations.
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CIA/ODNI/Other Intel: Widespread staff cuts (thousands across agencies, including ~1,200 at CIA) focused on DEI roles and probationary employees, but no single "higher-up" director-level firings like in the military/NSA. Directors (e.g., John Ratcliffe at CIA) were Trump appointees.
No major dismissals of Secret Service leadership have been reported since January 2025 (prior director Kimberly Cheatle resigned in 2024 over the Butler rally incident).
These changes broke norms, as Joint Chiefs chairs and service chiefs typically serve full terms across administrations unless for cause (e.g., performance failures). The administration has defended them as presidential prerogative, comparing to past presidents, while opponents argue they risk politicizing the military and eroding apolitical traditions. As of November 18, 2025, no new large-scale firings have been widely reported since mid-year.
>>interview with Patrick Byrne on Infowars is very interdasating.
Since Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025, the U.S. has engaged in a significant military buildup in the Caribbean (peaking in September–November 2025), officially framed as counter-narcotics operations targeting Venezuelan-linked cartels like Tren de Aragua. This has included deploying ~10,000 troops, multiple warships (e.g., USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group), submarines, F-35s, B-52 bombers, and special operations assets, with dozens of strikes on suspected drug boats and shows of force near Venezuelan waters/airspace. Reports indicate contingency planning for broader actions, including potential airstrikes on Venezuelan soil or regime-pressure operations, though no full-scale invasion has occurred as of November 18, 2025.
The primary combatant command responsible for any such planning/execution is U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), headquartered in Doral, Florida, which oversees Latin America and the Caribbean.
### Cross-Reference with Dismissed Officials
Here's a breakdown of the previously listed high-profile dismissals and their potential involvement in Venezuela/Caribbean-related operations (based on roles, timelines, and public reporting):
| Dismissed Official | Position (at time of dismissal) | Potential Involvement in Venezuela/Caribbean Ops | Notes/Evidence of Connection |
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| Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | High – As CJCS, directly advised the President/SecDef on all global ops, including SOUTHCOM plans and Caribbean deployments. Would have been central to any Venezuela contingency briefings. | Served as CJCS until fired Feb 21, 2025; buildup planning ramped up later under new leadership aligned with Trump/Hegseth. |
| Adm. Lisa Franchetti | Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) | High – Navy led much of the Caribbean buildup (carriers, destroyers, submarines). CNO oversees naval planning/execution. | Fired Feb 21, 2025; post-dismissal Navy deployments (e.g., Gerald R. Ford group) proceeded aggressively. |
| Gen. James Slife | Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force | Moderate – Air Force assets (F-35s, B-52s, drones) used in shows of force; vice chief supports global air planning. | Fired Feb 21, 2025; limited direct Latin America tie, but involved in broader force posture. |
| Adm. Linda Fagan | Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard | Moderate – Coast Guard often supports counter-drug ops in Caribbean (though under DHS, coordinates with DoD). | Fired late Jan 2025; early dismissal predates major buildup. |
| Gen. Timothy Haugh | Director NSA / Commander U.S. Cyber Command | Low-Moderate – Cyber/intel support for any ops (signals intelligence on Venezuelan forces/cartels); CyberCom has global role. | Fired April 2025 with deputy; no strong public link to Venezuela planning. |
| Judge Advocates General (Army/Navy/Air Force) | Top military lawyers | Moderate – Would review legality of strikes, boat attacks, or cross-border actions (e.g., ROE concerns raised in reporting about Caribbean strikes lacking clear AUMF justification). | All relieved ~Feb 2025; Hegseth cited them as potential "roadblocks" to executive actions. |
| Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield | U.S. Military Representative to NATO | None evident | NATO focus; no Latin America/Caribbean role. |
| *Unnamed SOUTHCOM admiral* (not in original list)Commander, U.S. Southern Command (implied)Extremely High– Directly responsible for all planning/execution in the region. | Reporting (e.g., CNN Oct 2025) notes the SOUTHCOM commander announced sudden retirement ~Oct 2025 amid internal concerns over escalation; this occurred separately from the Feb wave but fits the pattern of removing cautious leaders. |
>| Unnamed SOUTHCOM admiral (not in original list)Commander, U.S. Southern Command (implied)Extremely High– Directly responsible for all planning/execution in the region. | Reporting (e.g., CNN Oct 2025) notes the SOUTHCOM commander announced sudden retirement ~Oct 2025 amid internal concerns over escalation; this occurred separately from the Feb wave but fits the pattern of removing cautious leaders. |
### Key Insights
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Strongest Overlaps: Gen. Brown (top uniformed advisor) and Adm. Franchetti (Navy chief) were in positions to influence or restrain Venezuela-related planning early in 2025. Their February dismissals occurred before the major Caribbean escalation (which intensified from August onward), allowing SecDef Pete Hegseth and loyal replacements to push more aggressive postures without perceived resistance.
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No Direct Evidence of "Venezuela Refusal" as Firing Cause: Public reasons focused on "woke" policies, DEI, or general alignment. However, critics (e.g., former officials quoted in media) have speculated the purge removed officers seen as hesitant on unilateral actions lacking clear congressional authorization.
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SOUTHCOM Leadership: The most directly relevant figure (the four-star head of SOUTHCOM) was not part of the initial February purge but stepped down/retired amid the 2025 Venezuela tensions, suggesting ongoing removals of leaders uncomfortable with the direction.
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Broader Context: The early 2025 firings cleared institutional hurdles at the Joint Chiefs/service chief level, facilitating the later buildup without the dismissed officers' input.
In summary, while no dismissed officer has been explicitly tied to blocking a specific "Venezuela operation," several (especially Brown and Franchetti) held roles that would have made them central to any such planning—and their removal aligned with the administration's shift toward a more confrontational posture in the region.
>Byrne said someone tried to set Potus up with a bay of pigs style invasion setup. Person was removed
sounded like the removal and plan was somewhat recently. Happening between Byrne appearances on Inforwars which previous was maybe a month or so ago
>Ya Don't SAYY…
>Chekt
Admiral
Alvin Holsey, head of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), retired abruptly in October 2025after a disagreement over aggressive military strikes in the Caribbean. His departure was announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and came less than a year into his command, amid heightened tensions with Venezuela. Holsey reportedly raised concerns about the strikes, and his retirement was framed by some as part of a larger purge of experienced military leaders, notes The Guardian.
Who: Admiral Alvin Holsey, commander of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
When: His retirement was announced on October 16, 2025.
Why: Sources indicate he disagreed with the aggressive posture and legality of escalated military strikes against alleged narcoterrorist boats in the Caribbean, which had become a point of contention with the Pentagon.
Context: His retirement came after a period of increased military operations in the region, including strikes off the coast of Venezuela, and was seen by some as part of a broader trend of high-level departures in the military, according to The Guardian and other source
>sounded like the removal and plan was somewhat recently. Happening between Byrne appearances on Inforwars which previous was maybe a month or so ago
>Admiral
>Alvin Holsey, head of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), retired abruptly in October 2025
Admiral Alvin Holsey has a direct professional connection to
President Joe Biden, who nominated him for his most recent high-ranking position. There are no notable personal or professional connections to Barack Obama or George Bush mentioned in the search results, beyond general military service spanning different administrations.
Connections to Joe Biden
Nomination for Commander, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM): In July 2024,President Joe Biden nominated Vice Admiral Alvin Holsey for promotion to the grade of admiral and assignment as the commander of U.S. Southern Command.
Senate Confirmation: Holsey was confirmed by the Senate and assumed command in November 2024.
Policy and Personnel: Some political commentary has linked his work on a Navy diversity and inclusion plan to a "Biden promoted him" narrative, which became a point of contention among some critics when he announced his retirement under the Trump administration
>interview with Patrick Byrne on Infowars is very interdasating.
started off by saying that Venezuela is the senior partner of the Cartels and that they rigged the 2020 election, installed Potato, and then invaded with tren de aragua as the invasion force. The invasion force were to use shit tons of ar15s and ammunition purchased by and stashed around the country by, Hussein.
That's the reason for the military building because Venezuela' has been at war with the US