CEO Ashley Buchanan Fired: Trump Supporters See a Deep State Connection
By JV Charles, Founder of JV Political
Published: May 2, 2025
On May 1, 2025, Kohl’s dropped a bombshell: Less than four months after taking office Ashley Buchanan received termination from his CEO role due to unethical conduct linked to a romantic partner. This scandal has created turbulence through corporate America while JV Political identifies a deeper narrative about a possible deep state involvement that connects to the corruption President Trump has confronted from his initial days in office. We will analyze the current Ashley Buchanan CEO news and dissect the scandal while understanding why Trump supporters view it as a fight for America First values.
CEO Ashley Buchanan Fired: The Scandal That Rocked Kohl’s
Kohl’s publicized CEO Ashley Buchanan’s dismissal on May 1, 2025 after she started her position in January.
The reason? The board’s audit committee supervised an outside counsel investigation that revealed Buchanan’s policy violations through undisclosed vendor conflicts of interest.
Ashley Buchanan directed Kohl’s into a multimillion-dollar consulting arrangement that gave exceptional terms to a vendor established by her former Walmart colleague and rumored romantic partner Chandra Holt according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
The consulting agreement was labeled as “highly unusual” because it included Holt as a team member which intensified the ethical violation.
Buchanan’s actions led to serious financial repercussions beyond breaking company rules.
The company revoked his equity awards and required him to return a scaled-back part of his $2.5 million signing bonus.
During their search for a permanent leader, Kohl’s has appointed Michael Bender to serve as interim CEO. Neil Saunders of GlobalData characterized the situation as an unnecessary adversity Kohl’s cannot sustain while facing declining sales figures.
Trump supporters view this corporate scandal as part of a broader systemic issue.
The corporate landscape reveals a bigger narrative about deep state influence in American businesses.
JV Political has always backed Trump’s swamp draining efforts and now views the Ashley Buchanan CEO scandal as archetypal proof of deep state control over American businesses.
Buchanan directed millions through his position to his romantic partner which mirrors the same elite corruption Trump opposes in Washington.
Think about it: The company Kohl’s finds itself in a precarious situation after experiencing a 7.2% decline in their net sales which totaled $15.4 billion in 2024 while their CEO engaged in secretive transactions for his own benefit.
Profit-focused elitism drives this behavior which repeatedly shows establishment figures placing money above humanity.
Trump supporters on X are buzzing with theories, and I can’t help but agree: this feels like a deep state play.
Buchanan climbed the corporate ladder at Michaels and Walmart before becoming part of the American corporate elite who share intimate ties with the globalist elites Trump has criticized.
He demonstrates government-like cronyism that resembles how connected contractors received millions from previous administrations.
Does Buchanan function as a part of the deep state apparatus through corporate power to benefit his allies while damaging American values? JV Political considers this question important enough to raise.
President Trump’s anti-corruption campaign emerges as a hopeful path forward.
President Trump’s continuous battle against corruption gains validation through the CEO Ashley Buchanan scandal which demonstrates the essential nature of his leadership.
Just look at his recent moves: Trump took decisive action against establishment media by signing an executive order on May 1, 2025 which prevents NPR and PBS from receiving federal funding while exposing corrupt elites who are often protected by these institutions.
This battle extends beyond politics and represents accountability like the kind Kohl’s board demonstrated by firing Buchanan.
The America First agenda established by Trump requires full transparency in both government operations and corporate boardrooms while his influence drives a movement towards accountability.
The removal of Buchanan demonstrates accountability success yet underscores the ongoing battle that remains. After Kohl’s took action then what about other CEOs who conduct secret corrupt transactions?
Trump targets Washington deep state corruption but also actively works against corrupt practices throughout corporate America. At JV Political, we believe Trump’s leadership sets the standard:
The principle that every person must follow legal rules stands alongside America First which emphasizes serving the public interest ahead of private profit.
What steps will Kohl’s take to continue its battle against corporate corruption moving forward?
The search for the fourth CEO in just three years shows the ongoing difficulties facing Kohl’s. Because of declining sales and $353 million debt due in July 2025 the company finds itself facing significant challenges.
Buchanan’s necessary departure creates an unstable situation for Kohl’s since analysts fear the leadership change might disrupt their recovery plans.
Trump supporters view this situation as an opportunity to intensify their efforts. Corporate America now experiences increased pressure because Trump’s influence demands accountability across private sector businesses.
The Ashley Buchanan scandal demands attention from the business community.
Our nation requires leaders who represent America First principles above all and who choose honesty ahead of personal benefit.
JV Political will continue to push transparency initiatives and support Trump’s efforts to eliminate corruption while promoting the voices of patriots who demand improvements.
Conclusion: Patriots, Let’s Keep Pushing for Truth!
The removal of CEO Ashley Buchanan on May 1, 2025 reveals deep state corruption which President Trump has been battling for many years beyond just being a corporate scandal.
JV Political proudly supports a president who consistently seeks accountability both within Washington and corporate boardrooms. America First achieves a victory but the fight goes on.
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References
Kohl’s terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan following an investigation according to Fox Business on May 1, 2025.
“Ashley Buchanan: Kohl’s terminated its newly appointed CEO Ashley Buchanan due to unethical conduct according to CNN Business on May 1, 2025.
“Who is Chandra Holt? The Times of India reports that Chandra Holt from Walmart is now under scrutiny since Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan lost his job because of a vendor contract issue.
Kohl’s recently fired its CEO Ashley Buchanan after just 100 days on the job because he entered into an uncommon transaction with a vendor he had a personal connection with.
The New York Times announced on May 1, 2025 that Kohl’s terminated CEO Ashley Buchanan due to a policy violation.
The latest budget proposal from the Trump administration seeks to terminate funding for NPR and PBS according to ABC News on May 1, 2025.
The 2024 financial report from Kohl’s indicates a 7.2% decrease in net sales according to Yahoo Finance on May 1, 2025.
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