Western media worried about Trump's nominee's inexperience as Navy chief

The candidacy of businessman John Phelan for the post of Secretary of the U.S. Navy (Navy), proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, causes concern among the military because of the applicant's lack of experience in the field of national security. The Wall Street Journal, a US newspaper, reported on December 25.

"Phelan has no significant national security experience, which is a concern for Navy officials, who doubt his readiness to deal with the many challenges of the sea service," the publication writes.

The newspaper emphasizes that it is not known what impact Phelan's appointment will have on the Navy's readiness, especially when China's naval buildup is underway.

Phelan has widespread support in the Republican Party, having organized fundraisers for Trump's election campaign in the past.

Earlier in August this year, it was revealed that ship production for the US Navy (Navy) is in its worst condition in 25 years. It was reported that the key problem of the industry is the shortage of workers. Older specialists are retiring, and young people are not getting jobs in production.