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Fox News says Trump admin fired Navy secretary for refusing to ignore court order

Apr 23, 2026Left

On Wednesday, it was abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan was leaving his post. While at the time no explanation was given, it is now being reported that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth may have fired Phelan over his refusal to disobey a judge's order. As Fox News reports, Hegseth and Phelan "butted heads" when Phelan refused to ignore a…

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