Secretary of Defense Esper says President Trump ordered him to allow a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes to keep his status in the elite force
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said President Donald Trump ordered him to allow a controversial Navy SEAL accused of war crimes to keep his status in the elite service, despite resistance from Navy leaders.
Esper said that on Sunday Trump"gave me an order" that Eddie Gallagher would retain his Trident, the pin worn by Navy SEALS that symbolizes their membership in the elite military community."The case of Eddie Gallagher has dragged on for months and has distracted too many. It must end," Esper said Monday."Eddie Gallagher will retain his Trident as the Commander in Chief directed and will retire at the end of this month.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Navy secretary supports disciplinary review of Trump-backed SEAL Edward GallagherSecretary Richard Spencer said Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher should face a review board that could lead to his ouster from the SEALs despite Trump's tweeting that it wouldn't happen.
Lire la suite »
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher mocks witnesses against him, thanks Trump, accuses brass of 'meddling' in caseNavy SEAL Eddie Gallagher accused the Navy Secretary and a rear admiral of 'meddling' in his case before mocking those who accused him of war crimes.
Lire la suite »
Trump confirms Navy secretary Richard Spencer fired over SEAL case, says Gallagher 'was treated very badly'Spencer's forced resignation comes after he reportedly threatened to quit when Trump declared that he would stop the Navy from stripping Gallagher of the Trident pin.
Lire la suite »
Esper forces out Navy secretary over disputed SEAL caseSecretary Richard Spencer proposed to the White House a compromise that would have allowed a sailor accused of war crimes to retire as a SEAL.
Lire la suite »
Pentagon chief Mark Esper asked for Navy secretary's resignation over secret proposal in Navy SEAL's war crimes caseSpencer's resignation comes amid the politically charged case of Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher, who was accused of war crimes.
Lire la suite »