Pete Hegseth Fires U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan
Axios on Secretary of Navy departure: “‘Phelan didn’t understand he wasn’t the boss. His job is to follow orders given not follow the orders he thinks should be given,’ a person familiar with the situation told Axios.
‘He didn’t get along’ with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,…— Steve Lookner (@lookner) April 22, 2026
#BREAKING: U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan did not resign, but was fired by Pete Hegseth.
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) April 22, 2026