Carryn Owens

Trump Exploits Navy SEAL Ryan Owens' Widow at Congress Address to Deflect From Botched Yemen Raid He Approved

2017-02-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

During his first address to Congress on February 28, 2017, President Trump orchestrated an emotional moment honoring Carryn Owens, widow of Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens who died in the botched Yemen raid Trump approved on January 29. The chamber gave a standing ovation lasting 1 minute …

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Trump Approves Botched Yemen Raid Killing Navy SEAL Owens and 23+ Civilians Including 8-Year-Old American Girl

2017-01-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

President Trump authorized his first military operation—a raid on the Yemeni village of Yakla targeting al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula—resulting in the death of Navy SEAL Chief William “Ryan” Owens, at least 23 civilians including nine children and six women, and an 8-year-old …

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