Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.
Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal.
Hung Cao has been appointed acting Navy secretary.
Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired
- Hegseth’s revolving door at the Pentagon continues Washington Examiner —
- Details on firing of Navy secretary amid Iran war, Strait of Hormuz blockade 📹 CBS News —
- Details on firing of Navy secretary amid Iran war, Strait of Hormuz blockade CBS News —
- Who’s out in spring Trump administration shake-up? The Hill —
- Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary The Guardian —