Hung Cao Nominated Navy Secretary

Trump plans to nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent post.

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Trump nominates Hung Cao to be Secretary of the Navy

Trump Picks Veteran Hung Cao to Become Navy Secretary

Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao to be permanent navy secretary

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to become the Navy’s permanent civilian leader. Cao, a retired Navy captain and combat veteran, has served as acting secretary since April, following John Phelan’s unexplained departure from the post. Trump urged the Senate to confirm Cao “ASAP,” saying in a Truth Social post that he wants him leading the Navy and Marine Corps. The nomination comes as reports cite strain on some sailors during the Iran war.

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