Navy Secretary Spencer went around his commanding officers (Defense Sec Mark T Esper) back and still wanted Gallager in court. He went straight to Trump with a proposal. The alleged private proposal consisted of Spencer requesting White House officials to not interfere with the proceedings against Gallagher (center), who was acquitted of premeditated murder in July after being accused of killing a wounded Islamic State captive in Iraq in 2017. If Trump would have took the bait, wasn't happy with the outcome, and then changed the courts findings, they would be able to claim interference in Military Court proceedings. https://www.breakingnewstime.com/navy-secretary-richard-spencer-resigns-over-private-proposal-in-navy-seal-edward-gallaghers-case/