John Phelan forced out as Navy secretary after 13 months
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving the Trump administration effective immediately after serving 13 months at the Pentagon.
- Phelan, a billionaire and major donor to President Trump's campaign, reportedly had repeated clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The departure was announced by Sean Parnell, spokesman for Hegseth, who conveyed well wishes from Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.
- Phelan's exit marks a sudden and tumultuous end to his tenure in the Defense Department under the Trump administration.
