However, Admiral Ernest King, the Chief of Naval Operations, was prepared to oppose proceeding with the invasion, with Admiral Nimitz's concurrence, which would have set off a major dispute within the US government.
Imidlertid var admiral Ernest King, Chief of Naval Operations, parat til at modsætte sig fortsættelsen af invasionen, der med admiral Nimitz' støtte ville have udløst en større sag i den amerikanske regering.