Trump Nominates Financier John Phelan as Navy Secretary
TL;DR
Financier John Phelan has been nominated by Donald Trump to be the next Secretary of the Navy. Phelan, founder of Rugger Management LLC and former chairman of the firm managing Michael Dell's fortune, is also involved with the Spirit of America non-profit. Trump praised Phelan as a strong leader for the Navy, emphasizing his commitment to the "America First" vision. Phelan, a major Trump fundraiser, holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and Harvard Business School.
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