Dotard’s Pick To Run Navy Has No Military Experience

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Donald Trump has tapped a GOP megadonor with no military experience to head up the U.S. Navy in his latest slew of cabinet picks. On Tuesday night, the president-elect announced John Phelan as his choice to lead the Department of the Navy under defense secretary Pete Hegseth if the latter controversial nominee is confirmed by the Senate. In the announcement, Trump said Phelan's "record of success" will "speak for itself." "A true Champion of American Enterprise and Ingenuity!" Trump said. "John's intelligence and leadership are unmatched. John holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and is a truly brilliant guy! His incredible knowledge and experience will elevate the lives of the brave Americans who serve our Nation."

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Trump's pick of Phelan to lead the world's most powerful Navy was instantly criticized due to his lack of defense experience, given that a military background is common for those taking up the post.

"And of course, Phelan has not served in the Navy. Of any other branch of military service. But he is a big Trump donor," Paul Reickhoff, an Iraq War veteran and founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, said in a post on X.

"The least qualified and most overtly political cabinet in American history continues to expand. And #OurEnemiesAreCelebrating."

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This is America by Mafioso Government... all the best positions of power are bought and paid for by both money and loyalty.

Trumpers must be SO proud of what they've done to destroy democracy, freedom, and the rule of law in what used to be America.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-28 10:20 AM | Reply

Ooooo, me likee boats, me be the Sec. of the Boat stuff, cause me good MAGAt.

Me get big boats to order around. Me so qualified. Everybody who sail all my boats be my flunkie. I tell them what to do.

Me bigshot. No Woke in my boat land.

...John Fail-on. MAGAt boat boss of all Boaty Mc'Boatfaces.

#2 | Posted by Wardog at 2024-11-28 10:48 AM | Reply

According to the U.S. Code, the secretary of the Navy shall be appointed "from among persons most highly qualified for the position by reason of background and experience."

625 4-star flag officers in the US military and none of them have enough money to run the Navy. Sad.

#3 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-11-28 11:31 AM | Reply

And people wonder why career military hates him.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-28 12:49 PM | Reply

And people wonder why career military hates him.

The guy he's replacing has an electrical engineering degree from the United States Naval Academy, a Masters in national security studies from the Naval War College, a Masters in legislative affairs from George Washington University, and was a USN Surface Warfare Officer for 22 years.

But he's not rich. Nor is his daughter an "NYC-based artist and socialite".

#5 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-11-28 01:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is responsible for the Department of the Navy, which includes the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. The SECNAV's duties include:
Managing the Department of the Navy
The SECNAV is responsible for all aspects of the Department of the Navy, including recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, mobilizing, and demobilizing.
Overseeing construction, repair, and outfitting
The SECNAV oversees the construction, repair, and outfitting of naval ships, equipment, and facilities.
Formulating and implementing policies
The SECNAV develops and implements policies and programs that align with the president and secretary of defense's national security objectives.
Leading the Council of Review Boards
The SECNAV leads the Council of Review Boards, which includes the Physical Evaluation Board, Combat-Related Special Compensation Board, Naval Discharge Review Board, and Naval Complaints Review Board.
Managing Manpower and Reserve Affairs
The SECNAV oversees the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Office of Force Resiliency, Naval Education, and more.

Phelan, an art collector, is the co-founder of MSD Capital and the head of private investment firm Rugger Management.

#6 | Posted by truthhurts at 2024-11-28 01:15 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Donors like this used to get a plum ambassadorship.

#7 | Posted by mattm at 2024-11-28 01:58 PM | Reply

Donors like this used to get a plum ambassadorship.

Ambassadorships will be going to right-wing podcasters this time around.

#8 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-11-28 02:04 PM | Reply