Dai, the decision to defer the mission was not because it was too close to Trump's inauguration; it was because the best date was after Trump's inauguration, and since it would be on Trump's watch, it was the right thing to do.  Previous reports said the raid's objective was to seize computers and other communication devices which intelligence agencies believed were being used to communicate within the terror network.   It was an appropriate mission.  Post operation reports from DOD say "mission accomplished."  There also were reports that the Islamic terrorists may have been tipped off by Muslims participating in the raid and were waiting for the raiding force, but we may never know.   The mission was planned entirely by the Obama administration, so I do not understand how anyone would see it as supporting Trump's political agenda or ego.  With regard to Trump mentioning Owens and recognizing his widow, I believe it was to extend to them the honor and respect of a grateful nation.