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Navy Secretary

The secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is a statutory officer and the head of the Department of the Navy, a military department within the United States Department of Defense. On April 22, 2026, Hung Cao became acting Secretary of the Navy following the removal of John Phelan.

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cameoplus · 2026-04-23

Expel/withdraw in Washington

Trump replaces U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan amid removal amid tensions

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cameoplus · 2026-04-22

Impose administrative sanctions in Washington, D.C.

Pentagon removes John Phelan as U.S. Navy Secretary