Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Hung Cao, the current acting Navy Secretary, to become the permanent Navy Secretary. Cao is a Navy veteran with 25 years of service and has taken on the role after the previous secretary resigned unexpectedly.Key Facts
- Hung Cao has been acting Navy Secretary since April, after John Phelan left the position.
- Cao served 25 years in the Navy, including work with SEAL teams and special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- President Trump called Cao a “true warrior” and urged the Senate to confirm his nomination quickly.
- Some Democrats in Congress are concerned about the stress on Navy sailors, especially due to a long deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln had a nine-month deployment with reports of mental health issues and shortages of supplies on board.
- Cao previously served as Navy undersecretary and opposed the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed during the Biden administration.
- Cao supported the Blue Angels flying low over a crowded beach in Florida during a Navy demonstration.
- Cao’s nomination comes during changes in the military leadership, including the recent resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
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