Financier John Phelan, Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of the Navy in November 2024. Serves as founder and chairman of Rugger Management LLC, previously serving as managing partner and co-founder of MSD Capital, LP, a private investment firm that works for Michael Dell and family. He is also on the board of the nonprofit Spirit of America. (Photo: Spirit of America)
By Rich Abott |
@ReaderRabott
4 seconds ago |
03/25/2025
congress highlights Navy/USMC

The Senate easily confirmed financier and donor John Phelan to be the next Secretary of the Navy on Monday evening.

The vote was 62-30.

All Republicans present voted for Phalen.

The 11 Democrats in favor included the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)…

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