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Trump Axes Navy Secretary, Ocasio-Cortez Flags Female Firings

4/24/2026

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President Donald Trump dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan effective immediately.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused President Donald Trump of dismissing only female cabinet members during his second term.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer have been removed from the cabinet this term.
The White House did not respond to Washington Examiner inquiries about the recent cabinet changes.

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President Donald Trump dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan effective immediately.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused President Donald Trump of dismissing only female cabinet members during his second term.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer have been removed from the cabinet this term.
The White House did not respond to Washington Examiner inquiries about the recent cabinet changes.