U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired Amid Pentagon Shake-Up

Admin Apr 23, 2026 350 Views

The Pentagon has announced the immediate dismissal of U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan, citing internal disagreements and mounting strategic pressures. His removal comes at a critical juncture for America’s naval operations, with Undersecretary Hung Cao stepping in as acting Navy Secretary to oversee urgent modernization efforts.