Navy Secretary Richard Spencer resigns over 'private proposal' in Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher's case
5 years, 1 month ago

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer resigns over 'private proposal' in Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher's case

Daily Mail  

Embattled SEAL Eddie Gallagher released a statement Sunday night thanking President Donald Trump for the numerous times he has intervened on his behalf shortly after Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer announced his resignation. Scroll down for video Embattled Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher released a statement Sunday night thanking President Donald Trump for the numerous times he has intervened on his behalf shortly after Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer announced his resignation The SEAL's statement comes just hours after Navy Secretary Richard Spencer announced his resignation. US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FULL STATEMENT REGARDING SPENCER'S RESIGNATION Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper has asked for the resignation of Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer after losing trust and confidence in him regarding his lack of candor over conversations with the White House involving the handling of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher. Gallagher, who appeared on Fox & Friends Sunday morning, claimed the move to revoke his SEAL status was 'retaliation' for Trump's public bid to restore his rank the week prior and accused Navy top brass of 'insubordination' Earlier on Sunday, a senior official said that the White House had given the green light to proceed with the review as planned on Friday, the day after Trump tweeted that the Navy 'will NOT be taking away Warfighter and Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher's Trident Pin'.

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Donald Trump does not understand how military works, sacked Navy secretary says
5 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump does not understand how military works, sacked Navy secretary says

ABC  

The Navy secretary who was recently fired for his handling of a SEAL war crimes case championed by US President Donald Trump has criticised the Commander-in-Chief, accusing him of having "very little understanding" of how the military works. Key points: Richard Spencer said Mr Trump involved himself in the case "from the start" The Navy SEAL was cleared of murder …

Fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer slams Trump' intervention in Eddie Gallagher case
5 years, 1 month ago

Fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer slams Trump' intervention in Eddie Gallagher case

Daily Mail  

Fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer has hit out at Donald Trump's decision to intervene in the Eddie Gallagher case, saying the president 'doesn't really understand the full definition of a warfighter.' Richard Spencer fumed at Donald Trump's decision to intervene in Eddie Gallagher's disciplinary process, saying it undermines 'the backbone of our military' Gallagher was demoted and court-martialed over this …

Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy
5 years, 1 month ago

Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Mark Esper has fired the Navy’s top official, ending a stunning clash between President Donald Trump and top military leadership over the fate of a SEAL accused of war crimes in Iraq. Esper said Sunday that he had lost confidence in Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and alleged that Spencer proposed a deal with the White House …

Ousted Navy secretary says Trump’s war crimes intervention sends message that ‘you can get away with things’
5 years, 1 month ago

Ousted Navy secretary says Trump’s war crimes intervention sends message that ‘you can get away with things’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Ousted Navy Secretary Richard Spencer, who was forced out of his role Sunday after President Donald Trump’s intervention in a war crimes case, said in an interview Monday that the President’s actions send a message that “you can get away with things.” “What message does that send to the troops?” Spencer said of Trump’s actions to CBS …

Richard Spencer: Secretary of the Navy ordered to resign after proposing back-room deal with Trump over disgraced SEAL Edward Gallagher
5 years, 1 month ago

Richard Spencer: Secretary of the Navy ordered to resign after proposing back-room deal with Trump over disgraced SEAL Edward Gallagher

The Independent  

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US navy secretary says he does not take commands from Trump's tweets as row with president deepens
5 years, 1 month ago

US navy secretary says he does not take commands from Trump's tweets as row with president deepens

The Independent  

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Navy Secretary forced out after Trump’s war crimes intervention causes division and chaos in military
5 years, 1 month ago

Navy Secretary forced out after Trump’s war crimes intervention causes division and chaos in military

CNN  

CNN — In an extraordinary move, the Pentagon chief “fired” the Navy secretary Sunday for going outside his chain of command by proposing a “secret agreement with the White House,” according to a senior defense official. And Spencer pointed squarely to the President, suggesting that Trump was undermining the “key principle of good order and discipline” of the US military …

Secretary of the Navy and leading SEAL have threatened to resign if Gallagher's expulsion is halted
5 years, 1 month ago

Secretary of the Navy and leading SEAL have threatened to resign if Gallagher's expulsion is halted

Daily Mail  

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer reportedly planned to resign or be fired if President Trump halted the removal of SEAL Edward Gallagher from the elite unit over war crimes. Both Spencer and SEAL commander Rear Admiral Collin Green reportedly threatened to leave if President Donald Trump halts the review process Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said on Friday a Navy SEAL convicted …

Eddie Gallagher: Official says Defense chief and Joint Chiefs Chairman have raised concerns with White House on case
5 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Gallagher: Official says Defense chief and Joint Chiefs Chairman have raised concerns with White House on case

CNN  

Washington CNN — Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley have raised serious concerns with the White House in the last 48 hours after President Donald Trump signaled he would block the Navy from ejecting Eddie Gallagher from the SEALs, an administration official told CNN. “There is extreme concern over decision making being pulled from the …

Navy Secretary says review of SEAL should proceed despite Trump’s opposition
5 years, 1 month ago

Navy Secretary says review of SEAL should proceed despite Trump’s opposition

CNN  

CNN — Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer said Friday that a military review of the status of Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher should proceed despite President Donald Trump tweeting Thursday that Gallagher should not lose it, a possible outcome of the review. A Navy official told CNN Friday that following Trump’s tweet, the Navy had paused proceedings against Gallagher until …

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