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Shortly after the trial, Trump got involved again by ordering the Navy to withdraw commendations that prosecutors received for their work.

Shortly after that, the president directed Navy Secretary Richard Spencer to release Gallagher from the brig in San Diego, where he was being held pending trial.

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