US EditionPete Hegseth Fires U.S. Navy Chief of Staff Jon Harrison
Firing follows a power struggle after Navy Secretary and Chief of Staff reassigned aides to limit newly confirmed Undersecretary Hung Cao’s influence, officials said.
- On Friday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fired Navy Chief of Staff Jon Harrison, a Trump appointee, as reported by Politico and confirmed by the Pentagon.
- Harrison was removed amid concerns that Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao would undermine their authority, according to sources.
- Hegseth has initiated several leadership changes at the Pentagon since his appointment, including the removal of various senior officials and aides, as claimed by Hegseth himself.
- Harrison's removal occurred after he implemented changes in the Navy’s policy and budgeting offices, aiming to limit Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao’s influence, according to sources.
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Jon Harrison was involved in the recent reconstruction of the U.S. military – now US Secretary of Defense Hegseth has dismissed the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Navy. Reason is said to have been another personality.
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DailyTruthReportHegseth fires Navy chief of staff in latest shakeup at Pentagon
War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison on Friday night, in what is the latest instance of a reshuffling at the Pentagon. The Pentagon confirmed Harrison’s departure from the high-ranking role in a brief statement to Politico thanking him for his service, which lasted just 10 months. “He [Harrison] will no longer serve as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy. We are grateful for his service to the Department,” th…
BREAKING: Pete Hegseth Suddenly FIRES Navy Chief of Staff * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
This just in… In the latest Pentagon shake-up, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has fired Navy Chief of Staff Jon Harrison. Take a look at the breaking news: JUST IN: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth FIRED Navy Chief of Staff Jon Harrison. pic.twitter.com/cQjivfJV42 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 3, 2025 Just in: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has fired Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison Via: Politico pic.twitter.com/QR6iYrRLxA — The Calvi…
Jon Harrison was appointed in January.
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