Shawn Ryan Show SRS Special Edition with Katie Jean | Andrea Gallagher Wife of accused Navy SEAL War Criminal
Feb 2, 2021
Andrea Gallagher, wife of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, passionately recounts her family's turmoil during his pretrial confinement. She shares harrowing details of a surprise NCIS raid that traumatized her children. Driven by love and loyalty, she initiated the #FREEEDDIE campaign that captured national attention, even reaching President Trump. The conversation highlights the emotional complexity of military life, the unjust pressures from the legal system, and the resilience required to navigate these challenges.
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Early Relationship
- Andrea and Eddie met as teenagers, became best friends, and then reconnected after 10 years apart.
- Their relationship quickly deepened, leading to marriage and a family.
Rumors and Accusations
- During Eddie's deployment, rumors about him started within his platoon and escalated over time.
- These escalated from petty grievances to accusations of endangering the platoon.
The Turning Point
- The command initially dismissed the rumors about Eddie until a war crime accusation emerged.
- This accusation prompted an NCIS investigation and changed the situation drastically.