John Phelan out as Navy secretary after 13 months
The billionaire was a significant contributor to President Donald Trump’s campaign, but officials said he clashed repeatedly with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Navy Secretary John Phelan Ousted
- Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan has left Trump administration, marking latest departure of a top defense leader ABC News —
- Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader ABC News —
- Pentagon removes top Navy official amid military shake-up France 24 —
- U.S. navy chief resigns amid Pentagon infighting Politico EU —
- US Navy secretary fired amid Iran blockade Irish Times —