The abrupt firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the latest head to roll in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s turbulent Pentagon, points to President Trump’s anxiety over his ambitious and divisive vision for U.S. shipbuilding. Phelan, a billionaire and Trump fundraiser, was ousted on Wednesday, 13 months into the role, becoming the first service secretary to...
Navy secretary's removal points to Trump’s anxiety over shipbuilding
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John Phelan forced out as Navy secretary after 13 months
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Navy secretary's removal points to Trump’s anxiety over shipbuilding