Kirk Lippold
United StatesmilitaryMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Kirk Lippold is a retired United States Navy officer and former commander of the USS Cole, which was attacked by terrorists in 2000. Following his military service, he has become a commentator on military and foreign policy issues, often appearing on news programs to discuss security matters and U.S. involvement in global conflicts.
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Retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold warned that it would likely take a catastrophic event on U.S. soil for the American people to recognize the threat.
USS Cole commander warned of major US attack minutes before 9/11United States· 2026-09-12
Retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold discusses President Trump's ultimatum to Iran for a nuclear deal.
Trump gives Iran 10-15 days for nuclear talks or face consequencesUnited States· 2026-02-20
National security expert and former Commander of the USS Cole Kirk Lippold disputed the administration’s national security argument.
Trump administration pauses five wind projects off the East Coast
Canada· 2025-12-22
Former USS Cole commander Kirk Lippold joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss President Donald Trump's plans for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip.
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners linked to deadly attacks on civiliansUnited States· 2025-02-15
