President Trump Tweets concerning Secretary of the Navy.

Twitter ^ | Nov 24, 2019 | President Trump

[McGruff]

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

I was not pleased with the way that Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher’s trial was handled by the Navy. He was treated very badly but, despite this, was completely exonerated on all major charges. I then restored Eddie’s rank. Likewise, large cost overruns from past administration’s.....

6:32 PM · Nov 24, 2019

....contracting procedures were not addressed to my satisfaction. Therefore, Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer’s services have been terminated by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. I thank Richard for his service & commitment. Eddie will retire peacefully with all of the.....

6:33 PM · Nov 24, 2019

....honors that he has earned, including his Trident Pin. Admiral and now Ambassador to Norway Ken Braithwaite will be nominated by me to be the new Secretary of the Navy. A man of great achievement and success, I know Ken will do an outstanding job!

6:33 PM · Nov 24, 2019

[CivilWarBrewing]

And 3 CHEERS to Gallagher’s wife for standing by him throughout this entire charade.

[Mr Rogers]

Yep! He blames his conscience for being fired. Because he had a lot of choice in the matter.

He lied to the SecDef and was telling the press he would ignore the CinC. And then he has the GALL to claim he was defying the chain of command to maintain good order and discipline in the military!

What a POS!

[RooRoobird20]

Best!

Commander in Chief!

Since George Washington!

MAGA!!!

[Reno89519]

Good!

[Sacajaweau]

You missed something.

[be-baw]

No, Gallagher said on F&F this morning he is retiring. He gave no indication that he was being forced out.

[Fightin Whitey]

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From Stars and Stripes today:

Trump reinstated Gallagher’s rank after the SEAL was demoted as punishment for posing for [a] photograph with [a] corpse. As a result of the actions during the past few days, Hoffman said, Esper has decided to let Gallagher keep it.

Keep his rank and not the corpse, I would surmise.

I saw Gallagher on the tube briefly this morning shouting past the cameras and media shills to the effect that he would be back at work tomorrow (Monday) and that he was glad the troubles were behind him.

I think Gallagher got what HE wanted, unless I missed something.

[kiryandil]

The Democrat Media is encouraging sedition.

They must be stopped.

[ADSUM]

What happened to the Admiral?

[LibertyWoman]

He also goes by the name: Richard Thistle :)

[canalabamian]

USN likely has Fat Leonard rot remaining in its upper ranks.

A lot of senior leaders and representatives have enriched themselves and benefited from their positions of "service".

[CodeToad]

The Navy has had serious cost overruns and failed projects, but being the ObamaButts they were they focused significant effort on immaterial things.

[Equine1952]

It might wise for all Mr Weeds relatives to retire. LOL

[kiryandil]

Spencer served on the Defense Business Board, a Pentagon advisory panel, from 2009 to 2015 and on the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel.

He was under Bammy. Seems Swampy.

There was some kerfluffle about the Defense budget at the end of his time on the Defense Business Board.

[ETCM]

Sounds like the admiral got what he wanted. Gallagher out.

Chief Gallagher had no choice but to retire, and even if he did, he would likely choose to do so. I am glad to see him retire with both his Trident AND his Anchors. He earned both, and he should enjoy the respect they bring. Too bad he can't retire as a Senior Chief, as he was selected and was due to be promoted when when he was Court Martialed.

[tennmountainman]

A fired idiot.
Next up Rear Adm Green.

[ETCM]

No, Gallagher said on F&F this morning he is retiring. He gave no indication that he was being forced out.

The Navy's Senior Enlisted Continuation Board is convening on 9 December to review the records of all E7-E9 sailors over 19 years service. Having served on these boards, I can tell you Chief Gallagher would NOT be selected to "continue service". But seeing as he is approved for transfer to Fleet Reserve, his service will not be reviewed.

While I don't know Chief Gallagher, I suspect he would retire anyway at this point. He has many enemies, including some at the highest levels of Naval Special Warfare. Considering his "celebrity", I'm not sure they would even deploy him.

[Tudorfly]

Thank you, Mr President.

[PGR88]

[Colt1851Navy]

Now demote Admiral Green to Cook Second Class.