Pentagon leadership shake-up

John Phelan, a billionaire fundraiser and Trump ally, was ousted just thirteen months into his role as Navy Secretary.

Sources indicate that Hegseth was frustrated with Phelan's perceived slow implementation of reforms intended to accelerate U.S. shipbuilding.

The firing also follows reports that Phelan had resisted pressure to ignore certain judicial orders.

President Trump confirmed the dismissal was tied to strategic disagreements over the future of the American sea arsenal.