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Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent position, highlighting Cao's 25 years of military service and combat experience with SEAL teams and special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Cao has been serving as acting Navy secretary since April, following the unexpected departure of John Phelan, who lacked military experience.
- The nomination occurs amid concerns from Democrats and others about the strain on Navy personnel, particularly regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln's record nine-month deployment supporting the Iran conflict.
- Reports have surfaced about deteriorating mental health and supply shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, prompting calls from lawmakers for Pentagon accountability.
- Cao, a Trump loyalist, previously served as Navy undersecretary and supported returning service members who refused the Biden-era COVID-19 vaccine mandate; he also defended the Blue Angels' controversial low flyover in Florida.
