Trump restored Edward Gallagher's rank after his military conviction

Date: 2019-11-15
Entry type: military-clemency
Current status: Rank restored; Gallagher's conviction for posing with a corpse was not erased by the order.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumppresident directing rank restoration
Edward Gallagherservice member whose rank was restored

Claims and evidence

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Trump directed the Navy to restore Edward Gallagher's rank after Gallagher was convicted of posing with a human casualty.
- The White House: Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Military ClemencyEdward Gallagher section