Defense Secretary Mark Esper dismissed Navy Secretary Richard Spencer for talking to the White House about a deal in which Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher retired with his full rank and without losing his cherished Trident pin.
Esper requested Spencer's resignation on Sunday after learning that the Navy secretary had privately proposed to White House officials that he would ensure that Gallagher, who was accused of war crimes, was able to retire as a Navy SEAL with his Trident insignia if they did not interfere with proceedings against him.
Spencer, 65, a former U.S. Marine Corps aviator, did not share the details of the proposal with Esper, who found out on Friday after he spoke with President Trump, and his private offer contradicted his public position on Gallagher's case. In a statement from chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman, Esper said he was "deeply troubled by this conduct" from Spencer.
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4 comments:
Northwest Woodsman: The military does not wear “pins”. The SEAL Trident is a “Badge” just as is the combat infantry badge, the parachute /airborne badge, combat medic badge, air assault badge, etc. Obviously, some ignorant reporter came up with “pin” which, to me sounds very feminine.
All these idiot generals and ADMIRAL'S should retire. They are nothing but unelected minons who actually think they run the country. When a military member disobey the President of The United States? They haven't any military bearing and should be relieved of duty.
Good > that shows WHO is in charge baby, the POTUS !!!
Not Pelosi / Not Schumer / Not Schiff / Not Nadler !!!!
And not hillary lol
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