Stuart Scheller
| Stuart P. Scheller, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2005–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Battalion 8th Marines 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit |
| Commands | H&S company 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Bronze Star Three Meritorious Service Medals Combat Action Ribbon |
Stuart P.[1] “Stu”[2] Scheller, Jr.[3] is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps known for his imprisonment after speaking out against the failed foreign policy of incumbent White House officeholder Joseph R. Biden.[4] A member of the United States military since 2005, Scheller held several commands in the War in Afghanistan as well as the Iraq War, and has earned the Bronze Star, among several achievements.
According to Scheller's parents in an interview with Laura Ingraham, the disastrous policies caused by Biden would not have occurred under President Trump.[2]
Imprisonment
Scheller currently is held in the brig despite no charges against him.[5][6] Potential charges he could face include contempt towards officials, disobedience, and "unbecoming an officer/gentleman."
In a viral video, Scheller heavily criticized military "leaders" and asserted:[1]
| “ | I demand accountability. | ” |
As a result, he faced imprisonment for speaking out against incompetence while Biden junta officials responsible for the Fall of Kabul which led to numerous deaths have yet to face sufficient accountability.
Texas conservative U.S. representative Louie Gohmert subsequently led the congressional effort urging for Scheller to be released from the brig, signing a letter along with other anti-establishment Republicans; Gohmert stated:[5]
| “ | It is tragic that such swift action has been taken against Lt. Col. Scheller for his demands for accountability from military leadership due to their disastrous and deadly handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. | ” |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McBride, Jessica (September 28, 2021). Stuart Scheller: Video Criticizing Military Leaders on Afghanistan Goes Viral. Heavy.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vallejo, Justin (October 1, 2021). Marine jailed for attacking Afghan withdrawal hits out at Trumps: ‘Your family knows nothing about our sacrifices’. Independent. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ Jeong, Andrew (September 29, 2021). Marine officer who criticized senior leaders on Afghanistan is now in the brig. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ Steinbuch, Yaron (September 28, 2021). Marine who blasted Afghan withdrawal being held in military lockup. New York Post. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Glenn, Mike (October 1, 2021). Lt. Col. Scheller to remain in the brig until next week without charges. Washington Times. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ Webb, James R. (September 28, 2021). Marine lieutenant colonel who demanded ‘accountability’ in brig, not charged. Military Times. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
