Trump nominates Florida businessman John Phelan to be secretary of U.S. Navy

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Nov. 27 (UPI) -- President-elect Donald Trump has tapped businessman and art collector John Phelan to lead the U.S. Navy, according to a statement. On Tuesday night in a social media post, Trump said Phelan will be "a tremendous force for our Naval Service members, and a steadfast leader in advancing my America First vision" as he announced his nomination of Phelan. Advertisement The job requires a Senate confirmation but Trump has indicated his interest to appoint cabinet members via recess

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