Father of Navy SEAL killed in Yemen slams Trump, wants investigation
Soon after taking office, Trump made his first military command and ordered a raid in Yemen that resulted in the deaths of civilians, including an 8-year-old girl and Chief Petty Officer William "Ryan" Owens.
"Almost everything that could go wrong did," the New York Times said about the raid, which was reportedly ordered without sufficient intelligence or preparation. But White House press secretary Sean Spicer stood by the operation's success, saying anyone who criticized it "does disservice to the life of Chief Ryan Owens."
That threat, however, won't stop Owens' father, Bill Owens, from challenging the president's decision.
"Don't hide behind my son's death to prevent an investigation," Bill Owens said in an interview with the Miami Herald, attacking the White House's remarks."I want an investigation. ... The government owes my son an investigation." Read more (2/26/17 12:30 PM)