OAN’s Elizabeth Bolbelding
10:44am – Monday, February 12, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials are facing legal action from a fired Air National Guard general who claims he was unfairly fired last year and was subjected to “anti-Semitic harassment, discrimination and retaliation.” facing.
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January 24ththretired Brigadier General Jeffrey McGrum, who is Jewish. filed a lawsuit The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles court against Newsom (D-Calif.) and other state officials. He was allegedly fired last year, alleging that Magrum “used the military to carry out personal business.”
Mr. Magrum said that his former mentor, Maj. Gen. Matthew Beavers, who is currently the adjutant general of the California Department of Military Affairs, engaged in multiple anti-Semitic acts over a two-year period, created a hostile work environment, and that Mr. Newsom carried out his orders. He claimed to have ignored it. Complaints about his behavior.
Magram said Beavers participated in numerous anti-Semitic acts over a two-year period and that Newsom did not respond to complaints about his misconduct.
Magrum used the military to carry out personal errands, such as taking his mother shopping, and flew fighter jets for “possible domestic duty” in 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The news that they were preparing for this was widely reported in January 2023. .
As a result, the order further heightened officials’ concerns that it would lead to planes “blasting” civilian protesters to disperse crowds.
A number of charges made prior to Mr. Magrum’s involuntary transfer to the Air Force Retired Reserve, which reportedly “concurrented” the employee’s termination at the time, were upheld by an internal disciplinary committee.
Nevertheless, Magrum insisted on an explanation for his firing, claiming it was for exposing Beavers’ alleged actions, which included calling another general “a bad name for Jews.” He claimed that this included saying, “What a Jew!” can you get? ” A reference to a fellow Jewish soldier who tried to buy a car with a military discount.
Magrum alleges that at least one other senior officer witnessed each instance of Beavers’ alleged anti-Semitism and reported it to Newsom’s office on six separate occasions.
When McGrum reported the conduct, he claimed that Beavers began “reviving and misrepresenting minor issues that had been resolved” from 10 years ago. He believes this was an attempt to remove Beavers from the department before he is promoted to lieutenant general in August 2022.
Beavers unsuccessfully tried to strip Magrum of his disability benefits from the Guard after he refused to resign, according to the complaint. Mr. Beavers then obtained permission from Mr. Newsom to shorten Mr. McGrum’s disability medical evaluation, which resulted in him losing some benefits.
The complaint also says similar complaints from other executives about Beavers’ conduct were ignored by Newsom’s office.
Mr. Magram issued a statement to the press regarding the situation.
“While I am extremely proud of my more than 37 years of service to California and this great country, I remain deeply concerned about the welfare of the military and civilians currently serving in the Department.” Mr. Magram said. “The MG Beavers launched an unprecedented smear campaign against me, which was supported by the governor.”
“I want to make sure something like this never happens again. MG Beavers’ actions were disturbingly offensive and inexplicable, and he needs to be held accountable.” “It is shocking that Governor Newsom ignored the numerous attempts made to correct this situation and permanently appointed MG Beavers as Adjutant General.”
The California Department of Military Affairs denounced the lawsuit as “retaliatory and baseless,” saying it had “lost faith, confidence and confidence” in McGrum’s ability to continue serving as the organization’s leader. Documents proving his dismissal were submitted. Newsom’s office made the announcement when asked for comment by reporters.
“In 2021, the U.S. Air Force Inspector General investigated Brigadier General Magram for multiple misconduct, including ethics violations and mistreatment of subordinates. We have issued a letter of reprimand for their actions,” an Air Force spokesperson said in a statement. “This independent action by the Air Force was the basis for removal action initiated by the California Department of Military Affairs to hold General McGrum accountable for his misconduct. The discipline recommended was not implicated in the underlying incident. It was unanimously supported by a committee of three senior officers. All actions were taken based on independent investigations by the U.S. Air Force and the Military Department Inspector General. I look forward to defending our actions and holding them accountable.”
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