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    Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer Forced Out Amid Controversy Over SEAL Case

    The Pentagon says the Defense Secretary asked for Spencer's resignation after "losing trust and confidence in him." Spencer said President Trump deserved a Navy chief "who is aligned with his views."
    by Laurel Wamsley Nov 24, 2019 2 minutes
    Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer has been pushed out over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes. Spencer is seen here testifying during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in April.

    Updated at 7:12 p.m. ET

    Richard V. Spencer has been terminated as Secretary of the Navy, after his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes came under rebuke by the Defense Secretary.

    "Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper has asked for the resignation of Secretary of the Navy

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