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Statement on the Resignation of Secretary of the Navy

This primary source from U.S. Department of Defense supports 1 claim across 1 ledger entry.

Publisher
U.S. Department of Defense
Published
2019-11-24
Accessed
2026-09-03
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    Nine days after Trump restored Edward Gallagher's rank, Defense Secretary Mark Esper asked Navy Secretary Richard Spencer to resign, citing lost confidence and a lack of candor about Spencer's private proposal to the White House concerning Gallagher; Esper then directed that Gallagher retain his Trident pin.

    DoD statement on Spencer resignation and Gallagher Trident

    Gallagher dispute preceded the Navy secretary's forced resignation · Richard Spencer resigned; Gallagher retained his Trident · reviewed 2026-09-03