U.S. Navy SEALs
Coverage of U.S. Navy SEALs in the Nexus archive.
- Former Navy SEAL sentenced in plot to throw fireworks at police during ‘No Kings’ protest
A former Navy SEAL was sentenced to 16 months in prison for transporting fireworks with plans to attack police during a protest in San Diego. The individual, Gregory Vandenberg, purchased explosive fireworks in New Mexico, expressed intent to harm officers, and possessed antisemitic and extremist materials.
- WATCH: Platner doesn't apologize to Purple Heart recipient, voters when confronted on post mocking soldier
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner refused to apologize for a deleted Reddit post mocking Purple Heart recipient Pfc. Ted Daniels, claiming he 'didn’t deserve to live.' Platner, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, faced backlash from veterans including Rob O’Neill, a Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden, who called the remarks 'completely barbaric.'
- WATCH: Platner doesn't apologize to Purple Heart recipient, voters when confronted on post mocking soldier
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner refused to apologize for a deleted Reddit post mocking wounded soldier Pfc. Ted Daniels, a Purple Heart recipient, and faced criticism from veterans including Rob O’Neill, who killed Osama bin Laden. Platner, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, defended his remarks by citing his military experience but did not regret the offensive comments.