Pentagon Chief Fires Navy Secretary Over SEAL Controversy

Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on July 16, 2019. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Nov. 24 fired the U.S. Navy’s top official over his handling of a disciplinary case involving a Navy SEAL.

Esper asked for the resignation of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Spencer submitted it Nov. 24, said Jonathan Hoffman, the chief spokesman for the Pentagon.