US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris Miller The Trump administration is facing criticism over reports that a US navy aircraft carrier set to honor a Black war hero may, instead, be named after Donald Trump. The US navy had previously announced that the carrier under construction would be called the USS Doris Miller, in tribute…
The US Navy is reportedly considering renaming a carrier intended to honor Black war hero Doris Miller to one named after former President Donald Trump. This news has sparked outrage among veterans' groups and civil rights organizations who claim the move is seen as a "slap in the face" to military service members. Doris Miller, a sailor of African American descent, is renowned for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II.
Despite lacking formal training, Miller shot down four to six Japanese aircraft with minimal firearm experience. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions and died in the aftermath of the attack. The White House and the Department of Defense have declined to comment on the matter, leaving details of the plan to be shaped by unnamed sources.
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