Trump ordered Pentagon to let Navy SEAL keep Trident pin

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WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to let a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct keep his Trident pin designating him as a member of the elite force, instead of holding an internal review, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday.

"I spoke with the President on Sunday. He gave me the order that Eddie Gallagher will retain his Trident pin," Esper told reporters at the Pentagon, referring to Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher. (Reporting by Phil Stewart Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)