John Phelan has been abruptly removed as Navy Secretary effective April 22, 2026. Learn why he was ousted and who's replacing him.

President Donald Trump has nominated Hung Cao as the next Secretary of the Navy, filling a vacancy left in April. The President announced his pick on Truth Social, emphasizing Cao's patriotic leadership. Cao, a retired Navy captain, will require Senate confirmation for the critical defense role.

via US news | The Guardian — Acting secretary picked for top role as critics accuse president of overworking sailors during war with Iran Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating acting navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, giving the navy combat veteran the nod as concerns have emerged that some sailors have been stretched to the limit during the Iran war. Cao has been serving as acting navy secretary since John Phelan departed the job unexpectedly and without explanation in late April. Continue reading...

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WASHINGTON, April 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) — US Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is stepping down “effective immediately,” chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on social media Wednesday, reported Xinhua. Parnell, who is also the assistant to the Secretary of Defence for public affairs, said in a brief post on X that the secretary of the navy is leaving, without providing any explanation for the sudden departure. Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao will take over in acting role, the spokesman said. The announcement came as the US Navy is carrying out a blockade of Iranian ports near the […]

Hung Cao, a former refugee and naval veteran, has been appointed as the acting U.S. Navy Secretary. ...

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired and will leave the Trump administration "effective immedia...

Phelan removed as Navy Secretary with no reason given as Hormuz blockade escalates. Hung Cao takes over mid-operation.

Phelan removed as Navy Secretary with no reason given as Hormuz blockade escalates. Hung Cao takes over mid-operation.