Some of Donald Trump's fans are outraged about his latest move involving the Navy, according to posts on the former and incoming president's social media.
Trump late Tuesday took to his Truth Social to announce several new picks, including Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was tapped to serve as director of the National Institutes of Health. That choice was hit with sharp criticism, with one journalist calling his appointment a "remarkable turn" — given he was a "pariah four years ago, dismissed by the then-NIH director for his 'fringe' views."
Trump also announced another pick, John Phelan, the co-founder and chairman of Rugger Management LLC, a private investment firm based in Palm Beach, Florida, to be United States Secretary of the Navy.
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"His Record of Success speaks for itself - a true Champion of American Enterprise and Ingenuity!" Trump wrote, adding, "John's intelligence and leadership are unmatched."
That decision didn't sit well with some of Trump's fans.
A user identified as @WriterJanine, who shares pro-Trump content and supported former GOP lawmaker Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, said, "This one is an odd pick, unless he's going to be a businessman breaking through logjams in the supply chain."
"No military experience? Feels like you're rewarding a friend/donor so will need a better explanation," the user added.
Another user, @Xjhawkr, shares pro-Trump content and identifies as a "Navy Vet" and a "Constitutional Conservative Patriot." That user wrote, "A c--- pick!"
"As a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, I want a Sailor in charge!! Not some Wall Street billionaire with ZERO Military experience!!" they added. "You got this wrong DJT!!!"
@kprett, who shares pro-Trump memes on Truth Social, asked, "Why?"
"This guy has zero military service," the user added.
@DonnaSwimminUpstream, who shares Trump's posts directly and shares pro-Fox News content, said, "I did not read any NAVY service or experience."
A self-identified Trump voter identified as @KelceyB said, "DELL??? YOU ARE SELLING OUT THE NAVY TO TRAITORS!!"
"EVERY PICK YOU KEEP MAKING IS DOOMING OUR NATION & GOD IS P-----!" the user added. "YOU DECEIVED MILLIONS OF US, GOD’S CHILDREN OUT OF OUR VOTE & YOUR DECEIT CURSES THIS NATION!"
