Pentagon faces questions over unexplained exit of Erik Raven Phelan

23 April, 2026, 07:45 pm

Last modified: 23 April, 2026, 07:49 pm

Pentagon faces questions over unexplained exit of Erik Raven Phelan

23 April, 2026, 07:45 pm

Last modified: 23 April, 2026, 07:49 pm

The sudden resignation of US Navy Secretary Erik Raven Phelan has caught Washington off guard. With no clear explanation from the Trump administration, this lack of transparency has fuelled speculation. Amid rising global tensions, stable military leadership is critical. What happens next for the Pentagon and US national security?

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