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Navy Secretary John Phelan was on Capitol Hill talking shipbuilding all day. Hours later, he learned he was fired by reading it on X

The military purge continues.

We Got This Covered · Apr 23

Trump Faces 'Racist' Backlash After Calling India a 'Hellhole' as Modi Alliance Strains Despite 'Hindus for Trump' Support

Donald Trump's repost describing India as a 'hellhole' has sparked diplomatic tensions, drawing criticism from Indian officials and diaspora groups, and challenging his relationship with Prime Minister Modi.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23

Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Outcry Over 'KKK Hood' Requests, Race Claims and 'Witchcraft' Warnings

President Trump's choice for Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, faces scrutiny over past remarks and military record, sparking political and public debate amid leadership changes at the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23

Furious Pete Hegseth fires top Navy Secretary, said to be enraged that he was talking to Trump behind his back

The purge will continue until morale improves.

We Got This Covered · Apr 23

No Prior Experience, Trump-Appointed Navy Secretary John Phelan Removed From Post As Past Links To Jeffrey Epstein Mounts

John Phelan's sudden removal as US Navy Secretary raises questions about leadership tensions, Pentagon shake-ups, and the real reasons behind his immediate exit.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

Who is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy Secretary

John Phelan is the latest military official to be removed under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Independent UK · Apr 23

US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

Euronews · Apr 23

Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…

The Times of India · Apr 23

Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit

From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23