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READ: Navy Secretary Richard Spencer’s letter to the President acknowledging his termination

By CNN

Published November 24, 2019 5:16 PM

Defense Secretary Mark Esper “fired” Navy Secretary Richard Spencer for going outside of his chain of command by proposing a “secret agreement with the White House” in the case of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, according to a senior defense official.

Esper on Sunday asked for Spencer’s resignation after “losing trust” and “confidence in him,” according to a statement from the Pentagon.

Spencer on Sunday submitted a letter to President Donald Trump that acknowledged his termination.

Read Spencer’s letter below:

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