Acting Navy Secretary Modly quits after he ripped captain pleading for help over coronavirus outbreak, report says
WASHINGTON — The Navy's top civilian has resigned after criticizing an aircraft carrier captain who pleaded for help with a coronavirus outbreak on his ship, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
"I also want to apologize directly to Captain Crozier, his family, and the entire crew of the Theodore Roosevelt for any pain my remarks may have caused," he added. "The alternative is that he did it on purpose," he said, adding that he stood by his decision to relieve Crozier of his command.Navy relieves captain of duty after he pleaded for help with coronavirus outbreak on aircraft carrier
"Look the letters shouldn't have been sent and certainly, they shouldn't have been leaked," Trump said, adding that the letter showed "weakness" within the U.S. Navy.
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