Navy Doctor Fired Over Pronouns: Backlash and Controversy Erupts
A Navy physician, Cmdr. Janelle Marra, was removed from command after right-wing activists shared screenshots of her LinkedIn profile. Marra, who identified as the “Navy deputy medical director for transgender healthcare” on her profile, was targeted by the account Libs of Tiktok, prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to order her removal. The official cause for Marra’s removal was cited as a “loss of trust and confidence in her ability to command” as an investigation into her social media use ensues. A fellow service member, Space Force Col. Bree Fram, described Marra as highly qualified and expressed concern about the targeting.
John Q. Hosedrinker