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

source: United States Department of Defense -> target: John Phelan

On 2026-04-23, the U.S. Department of Defense removed Navy Secretary John Phelan from his post, according to multiple reports. The move was announced by Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth informed Phelan of the decision. The article frames the action as part of a broader Pentagon leadership shake-up.

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