The U.S. military has reportedly removed Colonel Nathan McCormack from his role at the Joint Chiefs of Staff after comments in which he allegedly referred to Israel as a “death cult” and said the United States was “acting as Israel’s proxy.”

If accurate, such a move would likely be tied to internal conduct and professionalism standards within the U.S. armed forces. Senior officers are subject to strict rules regarding political speech, public commentary, and statements that could undermine civilian leadership, diplomatic relationships, or operational cohesion.

The United States Department of Defense maintains policies requiring service members — especially those in high-level advisory roles — to avoid partisan or inflammatory public remarks, particularly on sensitive foreign policy matters involving key allies like Israel.