Trump praises ousted Navy Secretary Phelan amid tensions with Pentagon leadership

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Navy Secretary John Phelan was removed from his post after months of tensions with senior Pentagon leadership, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Multiple officials told Fox News Digital that both War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg had concerns with Phelan’s … Read more

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader

WASHINGTON — Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump’s second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navy’s top … Read more

Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves Trump administration

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Navy Secretary John Phelan exits administration during Iran war

Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of … Read more

John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday. The Navy’s new acting civilian leader will be Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao, according to Parnell. Phelan is the latest high-profile official to depart the federal government in recent months. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief … Read more