Navy Secretary Phelan to Step Down in Trump-Era Shakeup
TL;DR
Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his post effective immediately; Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary. Phelan’s departure comes amid a wave of recent high-profile exits in the Trump administration, with the Navy continuing to engage in Iran-related operations and pursuing fleet-expansion goals.
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- John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure CBS News
- Navy Secretary abruptly leaves job as US naval blockade of Iran continues CNN
- John Phelan out as US Navy secretary, replaced by Cao Axios
- Navy secretary departs immediately as undersecretary takes over in acting role Fox News
- Navy Secretary Is Out, Pentagon Says The New York Times
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