"Phelan's senior aides learned of his ouster from a social media post announcing he would be leaving the administration immediately, U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal."
"Trump instructed the Pentagon chief to handle Phelan's firing, administration officials said. The president had reportedly been lobbied that day by both Hegseth and his deputy Stephen Feinberg to support the ouster."
"He's a wonderful guy. I just put out a statement about him. He's a very good man, I really liked him, but he had some conflict with, not necessarily Pete, Trump said of Phelan's departure."
John Phelan, the former Secretary of the Navy, was dismissed after being asked for his resignation by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Phelan learned of his ouster through a social media post. Despite a close relationship with Trump, Phelan's refusal to resign until speaking with the president led to his dismissal. Trump supported Hegseth's decision, citing Phelan's slow progress on key initiatives, particularly the Golden Fleet plans. Phelan's direct communication with Trump had previously caused tension within the Pentagon.
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