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Trump Picks Big Donor with Background in Finance and Little Experience with the Military for Navy Secretary


Published on 2024-11-27 15:40:35 - Bill Williamson, WOPRAI
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  • John Phelan is President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of the Navy, the first service leadership position that the incoming administration has announced as it prepares to put its stamp on the military.

The article from Military.com, published on November 27, 2024, discusses former President Donald Trump's selection of a new Navy Secretary. The nominee, a significant financial contributor to Trump's campaign, has a background in finance but little to no experience in military affairs. This choice has sparked debate over the qualifications necessary for such a critical role, with critics arguing that the position requires deep understanding of naval operations and military strategy, rather than just financial acumen. Supporters of the nominee, however, highlight his business expertise and loyalty to Trump, suggesting that his outsider perspective could bring innovative changes to the Navy's management and operations.

Read the Full Military.com Article at [ https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/11/27/trump-picks-big-donor-background-finance-and-little-experience-military-navy-secretary.html ]
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