Why Was Secretary of the Navy John Phelan Fired?

April 23, 2026

Phelan was a close ally of President Donald Trump—but clashed repeatedly with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over shipbuilding problems during his tenure. The post Why Was Secretary of the Navy John Phelan Fired? appeared first on The National Interest .

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