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Senate Confirms Phelan As SECNAV

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Senate Confirms Phelan As SECNAV
Financier John Phelan, Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of the Navy in November 2024. Previously served as founder and chairman of Rugger Management LLC, and 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)

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) Ranking Member Jack Reed (R.I.) and other committee members Jacky Rosen (Nev.), Tim Kaine (Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.). In addition, Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), also on SASC, supported the nomination.  Other Democrats supporting Phalen…

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