US EditionTrump donor John Phelan confirmed as Navy Secretary
- The Senate confirmed John Phelan as Navy Secretary with a vote of 62-30, making him in charge of over 1 million personnel and a budget exceeding $250 billion.
- John Phelan, who lacks military experience, will use his business skills to lead the Navy, as he stated during his confirmation hearing.
- During his confirmation hearing, Phelan called shipyard workers 'critical' and expressed his intention to protect them from layoffs.
- Phelan described the Navy as a service in 'desperate need of reform and innovation' during his confirmation hearing.
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President Trump’s pick for secretary of the US Navy was confirmed on Monday, March 24, 2025, when the Senate voted 62-30. John Phelan is a private investment firm founder and a major Trump campaign donor with no prior military experience. Though some lawmakers have questioned his lack of military experience, Phelan said during his confirmation hearing that his outside business experience would be a benefit for change. The change of leadership co…
·New York, United States
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WASHINGTON — John Phelan, an investor who said he would make up for his lack of military experience with his business acumen, was confirmed Monday by the Senate to serve as Navy secretary.
·New Hampshire, United States
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