Hung Cao becomes acting Navy Secretary after John Phelan is fired
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Navy Secretary John Phelan this week, citing slow implementation of shipbuilding reforms and Phelan's direct communications with Trump. Hung Cao, a retired Navy captain and former Republican Senate candidate who served as undersecretary, was elevated to acting Navy secretary. Cao has pledged to prioritize shipbuilding and the Navy's warfighting mission.
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This event sits in the top 20% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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