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Trump: Navy secretary was 'a wonderful guy' but he had 'some conflict' with others

Apr 23, 2026Center Left

President Trump said he thought Navy Secretary John Phelan was "a wonderful guy" but that he had "some conflict" with others in the Defense Department that led to his firing.

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