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Al Jazeera English • April 23, 2026 09:49

Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?

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Phelan's firing reveals turbulence in US military leadership amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.

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John Phelan out as Navy secretary effective immediately

Thu 09:49 - Al Jazeera English

Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?

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John Phelan out as Navy secretary effective immediately

Navy Secretary John Phelan will be leaving the administration effective immediately, the chief Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, announced on Wednesday evening. It’s unclear what prompted Phelan’s exit or whether it …

21:12

Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan nominated to be top Trump policy adviser

President Donald Trump has nominated University of Minnesota Professor Christopher Phelan to lead the Council of Economic Advisers. The White House announced Tuesday that Trump has nominated Phelan, who specializes …