Acting Navy secretary Hung Cao nominated for permanent role by Trump
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the Navy, praising him as a "true WARRIOR" and urging the Senate to confirm him quickly.
- Cao has served as acting secretary for four months, overseeing efforts to expand U.S. shipbuilding and enhance maritime military capabilities.
- A retired Navy captain with 25 years of service, Cao has a background in special operations and combat deployments, and previously ran unsuccessfully for Congress and the U.S. Senate.
- Cao expressed gratitude for the nomination and emphasized continuing priorities such as shipbuilding and homeland defense.
- If confirmed, Cao would formally lead the Department of the Navy, which includes both the Navy and Marine Corps.
