Reportedly, Scheller
is accused of several offenses under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice. Article 88, Contempt toward officials; Article 90, Willfully
disobeying a superior commissioned officer; Article 92, Failure to obey
an order; and Article 133, Conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman.
Following his arrest, over 27,000 donors contributed
$2,450,721.76 (at the time of writing this) for the decorated U.S.
Marine. The fundraiser, organized by the Pipe Hitter Foundation. These
funds, per the Florida-based nonprofit, are to go towards emergency
relief funds, relocation, possible loss of military benefits and
retirement, family support during “this difficult time for his wife and
three children”, mounting legal expenses, and the transition out of the
military for Lt Col Scheller and his family.
Many of the donors left comments and a number of them seemed to be
supporters of former President Donald Trump. One comment read, “I am mad
as hell at our complete government at this time. President Trump was
for the people. This administration and all of DC are a complete failure
and embarrassment domestically and globally.”
But Scheller himself has expressed some opinions about Trump that
were less than favorable towards the former POTUS. In a September 25
Facebook post, Scheller wrote, “President Trump. I was told by everyone
to kiss the ring because of your following and power. I refuse. While I
respect your foreign policy positions, I hate how you divided the
country. I don’t need or want your help. You do not have the ability to
pull US together. You may even win the next election. But your
generation’s time is running out.
He further wrote, “Tell your son to stop tweeting about me. Your
whole family knows nothing about US or our sacrifices. I could never
work with you. I’d rather sit in jail and be released with a
dishonorable than make compromises in my beliefs.” In another Facebook
post, following that, Scheller clarified, “No, President Trump didn’t
divide the country. But President Trump, in my humble opinion, is
incapable of bringing us back together.”
“Did he expose the corruption in the DOJ, media, and other places,”
he continued, “Yes. Was he the right person to expose the corruption at
that time… maybe. Is he honest, accountable, and full of integrity… no.
Would I want to work for a leader like that… no. I want a leader that
will bring US together. Someone who has the courage to defend our
country when called. My sons deserve that type of leader running the
country in the future. That type of person is the only leader who I want
in my corner.”
Following these posts being shared widely, many people on his fundraiser criticized him. One donor wrote,
“After I just found out what you said about Trump, How dare your
parents go a conservative TV, papers, letters from GOP on your behalf?? I
had to make this small donation to let out the truth about YOU. You
want no help from Trump and what you said about ‘not kissing the ring?’
For him to tell his kids not to talk about you? Why are the Democrats
not helping your butt! I am calling my credit card and cancelling my
previous 200.00 donation. Tell your parents to go cry on Democratic
stations. This Marine family will not give you shit now!”
Another donor wrote, “Because of his nastiness to our great leader
Donald Trump, I am unwilling to send in the $1000 I had imagined I might
send.” One donor also said, “I just found out this guy trashed Trump. I
feel like I’ve totally been scammed out of my money.” More than two
dozen Congressmembers formally wrote to the US Marine Corps Commander,
General Berger, to release Scheller from custody. It was signed by Matt
Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, Madison Cawthorn, and
Thomas Massie, among others.
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