Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, with Undersecretary Hung Cao taking over as acting head. Phelan's departure is the latest in a series of shakeups at the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon announced. No reason was given for his departure. Phelan had been a major donor to President Donald Trump's campaign and was nominated for secretary in late 2024. Undersecretary Hung Cao, a 25-year Navy combat veteran, is taking over as acting head. The Navy is currently involved in a blockade of Iranian ports and targeting ships linked to Tehran. Phelan's departure follows a series of shakeups at the Pentagon, including the firing of the Army's top uniformed officer and several other top generals and admirals.
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