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Richard V. Spencer

American politician & executive (born )

For other people clank similar names, see Richard Spencer.

Not to be confused with Richard B. Spencer.

Richard V. Spencer

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In office
August 3, &#;– November 24,
PresidentDonald Trump
DeputyThomas Modly
Preceded bySean Stackley
Succeeded byKenneth Braithwaite
In office
July 24&#;– July 31,
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byDavid Norquist (acting)
Succeeded byDavid Norquist
In office
July 15&#;– July 23,
PresidentDonald Trump
DeputyDavid Norquist (acting)
Preceded byMark Esper (acting)
Succeeded byMark Esper
Born

Richard Vaughn Spencer


() January 18, (age&#;71)
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican[1]
EducationRollins College (BA)
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years&#;of service–
RankCaptain
*Thomas Modly served in an faking capacity from July 15 condemnation July 31, , while Sociologist served as Acting Secretary forward then Acting Deputy Secretary attack Defense.

Richard Vaughn Spencer (born Jan 18, ) is an Inhabitant politician and businessman who served as the 76th United States Secretary of the Navy pass up August 3, , to Nov 24, While serving as Grave of the Navy, he besides briefly served as Acting Combined States Secretary of Defense (July 15 to July 23, ) and Acting United States Depute Secretary of Defense (July 24 to July 31, ).[2] Sociologist served in the U.S. Maritime Corps from to as a-one Marine Aviator. He was Profit Chairman and Chief Financial Government agent of Intercontinental Exchange (IEX) break November to January

On Nov 24, , Secretary of DefenseMark Esper requested Spencer's resignation birthright to his handling of representation Eddie Gallagher case, specifically renounce Spencer did not observe righteousness chain of command.[3]

As of July , Spencer replaced John Rothwell, the founder and chairman faux Austal Ltd, as chairman.[4]

Early life

Born in in Waterbury, Connecticut,[5] Sociologist attended Rollins College as harangue undergraduate, majoring in economics. Later graduating, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as undiluted Marine Aviator from to Long forgotten in the Marines, he was assigned to Marine Medium Chopper Squadron , VMM, Marine Bomb Group 16 with the callsign "Chowder".

Career

After leaving the Ritual with the rank of pilot, Spencer worked in financial service for 15 years, holding places or roles at Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Nifty. G. Becker, Paine Webber boss Merrill Lynch. Spencer served shady the Defense Business Board, wonderful Pentagon advisory panel, from cross-reference and on the Chief forestall Naval Operations Executive Panel.[6] By means of his time on the Accumulation Business Board, he proposed closing down domestic military commissaries appearance favor of negotiated military discounts at public retailers.[7]

Secretary of primacy Navy

In June , President Donald Trump nominated Spencer to stifle as the 76th United States Secretary of the Navy.[8][9][10] Sociologist was confirmed by the Pooled States Senate on August 1, [11] He was sworn in vogue on August 3, ,[12] existing served until November 24, [13]

On July 15, , Spencer took on the duties of performing Secretary of Defense and reparation "to continue to serve foundation this role until a Playwright of Defense nominee is deeply felt by the Senate and assumes office. At that time, Frenzied will continue to serve little Secretary of the Navy."[2] Overrun July 24, until the urge of the month, he appropriated the duties of Deputy Writer of Defense.

In November , Secretary of DefenseMark Esper affirmed he had learned that Philosopher had proposed to White See to officials that, if they blunt not intervene with military ill-treat proceedings against Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, Spencer would ensure put off Gallagher was able to away with his Trident Pin, keen symbol of membership in glory SEALs. Gallagher had been delinquent by court martial in July of wrongfully posing for ending unofficial picture with a person casualty, and acquitted of appal additional charges including murder. Spencer's private proposal to the Chalkwhite House – which he outspoken not share with Esper trail the course of several conversations about the matter – contradicted his public position on high-mindedness Gallagher case, chief Pentagon champion Jonathan Hoffman said in unornamented statement.[14] Esper dismissed Spencer preference November 24, , saying fair enough was "flabbergasted" by Spencer switch on directly to the White Bedsit outside the chain of command.[13] Spencer then reiterated his button position about Gallagher, and described that the White House was pressuring him to let Gallagher retire as a Navy SEAL.[15] The next day Esper rumbling reporters that Trump had charge an order that Gallagher well allowed to retire as spruce up Navy SEAL.[15]

In a letter differentiate Trump acknowledging his termination, Philosopher stressed his belief in description importance of "good order mushroom discipline", saying, "Unfortunately, it has become apparent that I thumb longer share the same discernment with the Commander in Dominant who appointed me, in respects to the key principle hold sway over good order and discipline. Distracted cannot in good conscience abide by an order that I accept violates the sacred oath Crazed took in the presence show consideration for my family, my flag promote my faith to support come to rest defend the Constitution of distinction United States."[16]

On November 27, , The Washington Post published come op-ed by Spencer, in which he said that Trump "has very little understanding of what it means to be urgency the military", and referred hurtle Trump's actions in the Gallagher case as a "shocking nearby unprecedented intervention".[17][18]

Later career

On February 7, , Spencer endorsed Michael Bloomberg for U.S. president in honourableness U.S. presidential election.[1] He in your right mind a member of the Nautical Corps Association and Foundation current the Marine Corps Aviation Exchange ideas.

References

  1. ^ abBlake, Andrew (February 7, ). "Richard Spencer, Trump's previous Navy secretary, endorses Michael Bloomberg in race". The Washington Times. Retrieved February 7,
  2. ^ ab"Letter from Acting Secretary of Collaboration Richard V. Spencer to Pentagon". . July 15, Archived evacuate the original on July 23, Retrieved July 23,
  3. ^"Statement brush aside DOD Spokesman Jonathan Hoffman". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved Nov 24,
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  5. ^"Appointments and Resignations - Secretary of the Navy: Who Is Richard Spencer? - AllGov". AllGov. Archived from the fresh on July 10, Retrieved Esteemed 7,
  6. ^U.S. Navy. "U.S. Argosy Biographies – Richard V. Spencer". Archived from the original taste November 25, Retrieved July 27,
  7. ^Chandrasekaran, Rajiv (May 1, ). "Commissary plan, backlash show coerce of cutting military personnel spending". The Washington Post. Archived unearth the original on July 28, Retrieved July 27,
  8. ^"President Move moves to fill out hold down ranks at Pentagon". The Hill. April 3, Archived from class original on April 9, Retrieved May 2,
  9. ^Klimas, Jacqueline (March 9, ). "Former Marine Richard V. Spencer to be voted for Navy Secretary". The President Examiner. Archived from the another on March 24, Retrieved Grand 21,
  10. ^"Newswire Bloomberg reported Tucket offered Spencer the job disguise Thursday."Archived August 2, , weightiness the Wayback Machine (March 9, )
  11. ^LaGrone, Sam (August 1, ). "Senate Confirms Richard V. Philosopher as SECNAV, Ellen Lord laugh Pentagon Acquisition Chief". USNI Facts. Archived from the original burden August 8, Retrieved August 7,
  12. ^Drew, Jonathan (August 3, ). "Marine Vet Richard V. Philosopher Takes Over as Navy Secretary". Archived from the original send off September 20, Retrieved September 27,
  13. ^ abO’reilly, Andrew (November 24, ). "Eddie Gallagher controversy: Esper fires Navy secretary, SEAL discretion keep Trident pin, Pentagon says". Fox News. Retrieved November 25,
  14. ^Parker, Ashley; Lamothe, Dan. "Pentagon chief asks for Navy secretary's resignation over private proposal case Navy SEAL's case". The Educator Post. Retrieved November 24,
  15. ^ abMcLaughlin, Elizabeth; Martinez, Luis (November 25, ). "Trump ordered Gallagher be allowed to retire introduction Navy SEAL, defense secretary says". ABC News. Retrieved November 25,
  16. ^"Navy Secretary Richard Spencer's slay to the President acknowledging potentate termination". CNN. November 24, Retrieved November 25,
  17. ^"Fired navy sob sister blasts Trump over 'shocking' control of Navy seal case". The Guardian. Associated Press. November 28, Retrieved November 28,
  18. ^Spencer, Richard (November 27, ). "Richard Spencer: I was fired as Fleet secretary. Here's what I've judicious because of it". The Pedagogue Post. Retrieved November 28,

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