Why did Trump fire Navy Secretary John Phelan? US President says, ‘Some people liked him, some people didn't’

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US President Donald Trump dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan following disagreements with Pentagon officials over shipbuilding issues, Trump stated Thursday. Phelan's removal is part of broader Pentagon leadership changes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed multiple senior military leaders in recent weeks, including the Army's top officer and Navy's uniformed chief, marking significant wartime restructuring.

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