US Navy Secretary John Phelan Steps Down Amid Pentagon Leadership Changes

9 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Apr 22

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has left his position, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, effective immediately.
Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary following Phelan's abrupt departure, which was announced via social media.
Phelan, a Trump appointee and major donor, leaves amid recent high-level changes in military leadership within the Department of Defense.

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