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Hung Cao’s bid for Navy secretary faces choppy waters post-USS Abraham Lincoln

Hung Cao’s bid for Navy secretary faces choppy waters post-USS Abraham Lincoln

Summary

President Donald Trump has officially nominated Hung Cao to be the Navy secretary. Some Democratic senators have said they will not support a special waiver needed for Cao to hold the position, putting his nomination at risk.

Key Facts

  • Hung Cao is nominated by President Donald Trump to be the Navy secretary.
  • Cao has been acting head of the Navy since April.
  • His official nomination occurred on September 1.
  • Cao needs a waiver to serve as Navy secretary.
  • Some Democratic senators have announced they will not support giving Cao this waiver.
  • Cao is viewed as loyal to President Trump.
  • The lack of support could block Cao’s confirmation for the Navy secretary role.
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