Hegseth forges ahead at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Navy Secretary John Phelan expressed concerns about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg exerting excessive control over submarine and shipbuilding decisions.
- Phelan viewed this as a "land grab" that undermined the Navy's traditional authority in these areas.
- Prior to his sudden dismissal, Phelan communicated his grievances to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
- Phelan is a billionaire campaign contributor and a friend of President Donald Trump.
