Statement on the Resignation of Secretary of the Navy

Reporting cited here

1. documented

   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