The Senate on Monday voted to confirm John Phelan, a private investment firm founder and a major Trump campaign donor, as the next Navy secretary.

The Florida businessman, who has no prior military experience, was confirmed in a 62-30 vote in the full Senate.

While Phelan did not draw outright opposition during his Feb. 27 nomination hearing, some lawmakers expressed unease at his lack of prior military service or management of any civilian sector of the Pentagon.

But Phelan argued that his background made him an ideal candidate to fix the issues that have plagued the Navy such as failed audits, workforce management issues, cost overruns and delays in shipbuilding.

He is the founder and chair of Rugger........

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