U.S. President Trump Fires Navy’s First Woman Leader, Adm Lisa Franchetti
President Donald Trump has removed Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first woman Chief of Naval Operations, from her post.
The announcement was made on Friday night by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, shortly after Trump fired General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Franchetti, who took over as Chief of Naval Operations in November 2023, was known for her extensive operational experience.
She had commanded a guided missile destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and two aircraft carrier strike groups, and held key leadership roles in Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Before becoming the Navy’s top officer, she served as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
Hegseth provided no specific reason for Franchetti’s removal but stated that he was looking for a replacement for her and General James Slife, the Air Force’s Vice Chief of Staff. He also mentioned plans to replace the top uniformed lawyers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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