Secretary of the Navy John Phelan Departs Administration Immediately
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position effective immediately, the Pentagon announced Wednesday night. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary, as the Trump administration makes changes to its defense leadership.
Departure Announcement
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position effective immediately, the Pentagon announced Wednesday night. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said John Phelan, the Navy's top civilian official, was "departing the administration, effective immediately." Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy.
Leadership Succession
The departure marks a significant change in defense leadership as the Trump administration reshuffles its military command structure during ongoing Middle East tensions.