Trump nominates Hung Cao as US Navy secretary
The US president described Hung Cao as a patriot, calling on the Senate to confirm his nomination as soon as possible.
President Donald Trump has nominated acting Navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent position of US Navy secretary. In a statement on social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed his belief that Cao is the best candidate for the role, stating that he could think of no one better to lead the US Navy and Marine Corps. Cao, who was born in Vietnam and resettled in the US as a refugee in 1975, retired from the Navy five years ago.
Trump's decision comes after Cao's predecessor, John Phelan, unexpectedly left the position in April, without providing a reason for his departure. Since taking office in January, Trump has been known for removing top military officials from their roles. Army secretary Dan Driscoll resigned on Monday, following reports of disagreements with defense secretary Pete Hegseth.
Despite his unsuccessful attempt to become a Republican congressman for Virginia in 2022, Cao remains Trump's choice for the leadership of the US Navy.
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