Space Force Commander Fired for Criticizing VP Vance | JQJO

Space Force Col. Susan Meyers was fired from her command of Greenland's Pituffik Space Base after sending an email criticizing Vice President JD Vance's comments following his visit. The email, obtained by Military.com, expressed disagreement with Vance's statements. The Space Force cited a loss of confidence in her leadership and non-partisan conduct expectations. Meyers' removal prompted backlash from GOP politicians, including Sen. Eric Schmitt who demanded an investigation. She has been reassigned within Space Operations Command.

A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.