Trump says Navy Secretary Phelan was fired over shipbuilding conflicts
WASHINGTON, April 23 - Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired after conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
- Navy secretary’s removal points to Trump’s anxiety over shipbuilding The Hill —
- Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports The Independent —
- Trump says Navy Secretary Phelan was fired over shipbuilding conflicts - Reuters Reuters —
- John Phelan refused to accept his dismissal from the post of Navy secretary until he heard from President Trump Wall Street Journal —
- Trump says Navy Secretary Phelan was fired over shipbuilding conflicts The Straits Times —