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15. I believe Spencer, not the WH spin via Esper. I believe Spencer quit because he believed

Mon Nov 25, 2019, 05:32 AM

Nov 2019

in being faithful to the Constitution -- like he said in his letter.

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I am confused about the Navy Secretary's resignation/firing [View all] nadine_mn Nov 2019 OP

I wouldn't believe any word said by choie Nov 2019 #1

"If you cross Trump, we get rid of you. Then we lie about why" struggle4progress Nov 2019 #2

That would seem to be Lindsay Nov 2019 #3

that's how I read it... stillcool Nov 2019 #6

ok that makes sense - the idea of Trump wanting to make a big show nadine_mn Nov 2019 #10

Esper gave the reason for firing as: Spencer made a deal with the WH XRubicon Nov 2019 #11

Agree, it doesn't make sense so far. nt XRubicon Nov 2019 #5

This is an amazing resignation letter Gothmog Nov 2019 #7

It appears, as I just heard on 2naSalit Nov 2019 #9

I find myself confused also. Tipperary Nov 2019 #12

THEY'RE confused too... Dorian Gray Nov 2019 #17