DID Press: US Department of War (Pentagon) has announced that John C. Phelan has resigned from his position as Secretary of the United States Navy.
Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s spokesperson, confirmed the development in a message posted on the social media platform X, but did not provide details regarding the reasons or circumstances behind the resignation.
The silence of War officials over the cause of Phelan’s departure has fueled speculation within US political and military circles about potential internal or strategic factors.
Following the announcement, Parnell stated that Hung Cao, the deputy secretary of the Navy, has been appointed to assume leadership of the service. It remains unclear whether the appointment is permanent or temporary pending a formal nomination by the White House.
The Pentagon has not yet outlined future plans or possible policy adjustments within the Navy after the leadership change.
The sudden resignation comes at a time when the United States faces multiple challenges in maritime security and global military competition, underscoring the strategic significance of the leadership transition.