US Navy Secretary John Phelan Leaves Trump Administration Immediately

US Navy Secretary John Phelan has departed from the Trump administration effective immediately, according to a statement from the Department of Defense. The reasoning behind his dismissal was not disclosed, but it comes amid heightened military tensions as the U.S. Navy implements a blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. Phelan was appointed in March 2025 and had no prior military experience. Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao will assume leadership in an acting capacity following Phelan's exit, which is notable as it coincides with other recent changes in senior military leadership.