U.S. Navy Secretary Phelan leaves post in Pentagon reshuffle

The Pentagon announced Wednesday that U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his position. He becomes the first military service head to depart during President Trump's second term.

<img alt="Two men standing stiffly beside a painting of a ship" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/fab960c7-5349-4d47-87dc-88898c46e8d1,1776905132971/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C202%2C6000%2C3375%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan stand by a rendering of the 'Trump Class' USS Defiant, as they listen to President Donald Trump (not pictured) make an announcement about the Navy&apo...

Support Your Local Toad

The Pesky Toad is free and ad-light. If you find it useful, toss a few pesos in the tip jar to help keep the servers running and the satire flowing.