Pentagon Ousts Navy Secretary John Phelan Weeks After Pete Hegseth Fires Army Chief

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The Pentagon announced the departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan on Wednesday, after just over a year in the role.

Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated on X that Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.” The reason behind this sudden decision was not disclosed.

Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao is set to take over the role in an interim capacity.

STATEMENT:

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, effective immediately.

On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy. …

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