Lauren Boebert Demands the Release of Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller Who Blasted Military Leaders Over Afghanistan in Viral Videos

U.S. House Rep Lauren Boebert has demanded the release of marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, the officer who blasted the military’s leadership amid the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in viral videos.

In a tweet earlier today from her government account, Boebert declared, “Release Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller!”

Release Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller!

— Rep. Lauren Boebert (@RepBoebert) September 29, 2021

According to a report, Scheller has been sent to the brig and is “currently in pre-trial confinement” as a spokesperson for Training and Education Command said of the officer’s status.

Scheller’s father, Stu Scheller Sr., essentially confirmed the news and told Task & Purpose, “All our son did is ask the questions that everybody was asking themselves, but they were too scared to speak out loud.”

“He was asking for accountability. In fact, I think he even asked for an apology that we made mistakes, but they couldn’t do that, which is mind-blowing,” Scheller’s father continued.

Scheller Sr. defended his son and argued “He’s asking for the same accountability (of military brass) that is expected of him and his men.”

“I’ve had Vietnam veterans contacting me applauding him for his courage because they too want to know: Was it all worth it? And by demanding accountability and honesty from his senior leaders, that’s all he was asking. And the way the Marine Corps has dealt with it: They have now put him in jail,” Scheller Sr. added.

Fox News reported:

Scheller first rose to internet stardom by posting a video to Facebook blasting military leaders for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, questioning their command decisions on the events leading up to and during the final evacuation effort.

Scheller would go on to release several more videos, generating praise and controversy while drawing the ire of military leadership. Eventually, he was told by superiors to stop posting to social media altogether, an order he immediately ignored by posting about the gag order.

The officer also seemingly realized that last post could result in his trip to the brig.

“What happens when all you do is speak truth and no one wants to hear it. But they can probably stop listening because… I’m crazy… right?” Scheller wrote at the end of the post.  “Col Emmel please have the MPs waiting for me at 0800 on Monday. I’m ready for jail.”