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Hung Cao
Hegseth fires Secretary of the Navy amid series of military departures
SUMMARY
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan following a disagreement over President Trump's plan for a 'Golden Fleet' of military vessels amid tensions with Iran. Phelan was criticized for being unable to meet the administration's shipbuilding goals and was described as "incapable of accomplishing those goals."
Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting Secretary of the Navy. Phelan's departure is part of a series of high-profile resignations affecting the Trump administration, particularly during ongoing military operations in the Strait of Hormuz against Iran.
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