US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns immediately amid military tensions, undersecretary Hung Cao becomes acting secretary, Pentagon gives no reason for the sudden change. The Pentagon on Wednesday announced that US Navy Secretary John Phelan is stepping down with immediate effect, in a sudden leadership change that comes amid ongoing military tensions. In a statement, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately,” without providing any reason for the move. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as acting secretary. The abrupt exit comes just a day after Phelan addressed a major gathering of sailors and…
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