US Navy Secretary Fired Amid Pentagon Turmoil
The US Navy Secretary, John Phelan, has been dismissed from his position following months of internal disputes and a broader shake-up within the Pentagon. The sudden removal has reportedly caused alarm amidst ongoing military operations in the Middle East.
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US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
Read full article →Pentagon removes top Navy official amid military shake-up
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has left his post with immediate effect, the Pentagon said Wednesday, without providing an explanation. His departure comes amid a broader clear-out of senior military figures under President Donald Trump, as the United States remains locked in an unresolved conflict with Iran.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article →Navy Secretary’s dismissal for differences with Hegseth sparks new unrest at the Pentagon
John Phelan’s departure comes weeks after the defense secretary removed the army chief of staff from his post
By María Antonia Sánchez-Vallejo Cobo
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Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting Navy secretary.
By TOI World Desk
Read full article →US Navy Secretary Phelan fired by Pentagon, source says - The Straits Times
US Navy Secretary Phelan fired by Pentagon, source says The Straits Times
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US Navy Secretary John Phelan was sacked Wednesday reoportedly amid disputes with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the expensive new Trump-class warships; Hegseth reportedly favours mass-produced uncrewed ships to boost numbers.
Read full article →US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup
The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go.
Read full article →Trump fires Navy secretary amid Pentagon turmoil as Iran ceasefire hangs in the balance
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in the latest wartime leadership shakeup at the Pentagon as the United States maintains a naval blockade of Iran during a fragile ceasefire. The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was […]
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Read full article →US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
Navy chief Phelan removed amid leadership clashes, pressure to speed up shipbuilding
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