Trump says he will nominate Hung Cao as Navy secretary.
They publishedTrump says he’ll nominate Hung Cao as Navy secretary
2 Sept, 00:06ZTrump says he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent position - AP News
2 Sept, 01:05ZTrump says he will nominate Hung Cao as Navy secretary.
First reportReuters · 1 Sept, 23:03Z
Latest reportThe Washington Post · 2 Sept, 01:05Z
Span2 hours · 1.0h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Trump said he will nominate Navy veteran and Vietnamese refugee Hung Cao as Navy secretary.
Why
The nomination would formally fill the role Cao has held on an acting basis.
Watch
The next step is Cao’s formal nomination and confirmation process.
Coverage over time
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Perspective mix: 1 center-left · 2 center.
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Summary
- Trump says he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job.
- Cao is a 25-year Navy veteran who served with SEAL teams and special forces.
- The nomination follows concerns about Navy strain during the Iran war and Lincoln deployment.
- Several Democrats call for Pentagon accountability over conditions aboard the USS Lincoln.
- Cao previously served as Navy undersecretary and opposed Biden-era vaccine mandates.