Trump comments on Navy Secretary conflict

President Donald Trump has commented on the internal conflict that led to the ouster of Navy Secretary John Phelan. In a social media post, Trump stated that the Navy Secretary "had some conflicts with not necessarily Pete (Hegseth) but with some other people." This appears to reference tensions between the former Navy Secretary and other administration officials, including Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, who is reportedly being considered for a Pentagon role. The comment provides new context on the personnel disputes within the Pentagon's civilian leadership.