PS - The SecNav has EVERY right to contact President Trump IN PRIVATE and explain his opposition. He has the right to seek clarification - in private. He has no right to complain to the media or say he won’t obey what he believes Trump requires of him.
On the Nixon tapes, the President is heard talking with Haldeman about a new choice for Navy Secretary: “Hell, any as***** can do that job - we even had John Warner doing it”. Looks like Trump found an even bigger as***** in this jerk Spencer. I really don’t care how this goes over at the Pentagon - they need to follow civilian authority or get their pompous butts out of there.