Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Debate Over Military Experience

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Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Debate Over Military Experience
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated John Phelan, a financier with no military experience, as the secretary of the Navy. Phelan, a major donor to Trump's campaign, lacks a background in military policy or defense contracting, raising concerns about his qualifications for overseeing the Navy's vast operations and budget. This appointment follows Trump's pattern of selecting loyalists and media figures for key positions, emphasizing disruption over traditional qualifications.

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