Hung Cao to take over as acting SECNAV after Phelan’s unexpected exit from Trump administration 23 April 2026

The Honorable Hung Cao, Under Secretary of the Navy, front, speaks to the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) during a visit to the ship. Image courtesy of U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro via Defense Scoop.

Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell announced on X that John Phelan is departing his role as secretary of the Navy, effective immediately, and Hung Cao will step in as acting SECNAV effective immediately.

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