Trump fires Navy Secretary Phelan

The Pentagon has been plunged into fresh leadership turmoil following the immediate departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan.

Phelan, a prominent MAGA donor with no prior military experience, reportedly clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the pace of naval modernization and direct communications with the President.

This dismissal marks the latest high-profile exit from Trump’s military leadership since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.

Combat veteran Hung Cao has been named acting secretary as the Navy continues to play a central role in the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.