President intervened to let soldier keep elite status, says he was defending the military. FMTNews DonaldTrump NavySeal
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to let a Navy Seal convicted of battlefield misconduct keep his Trident pin designating him as a member of the elite force, instead of holding a review board, his defence secretary said on Monday.
“I spoke with the President on Sunday. He gave me the order that Eddie Gallagher will retain his Trident pin,” Esper told reporters at the Pentagon, referring to Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher. Critics, including Democrats in Congress, have said such actions would undermine military justice and send a message that battlefield atrocities will be tolerated.
Spencer told CBS News on Monday that Trump’s decision sent the message “that you can get away with things”.Trump defended himself on Monday, saying he was sticking up for “warriors” and defending the military.
Esper called Spencer and said he “was completely forthright in admitting what had been going on”. Esper asked for Spencer’s resignation letter on Sunday.
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