Hung Cao Nominated Navy Secretary
Trump plans to nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent post.
September 1, 2026 · Updated Sep 1, 8:54pm ET
Seattle TimesTrump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
The Washington SunTrump Nominates Hung Cao for Navy Secretary
Washington TimesTrump nominates Hung Cao to be Secretary of the Navy
The GuardianTrump nominates loyalist Hung Cao to be permanent navy secretary
Associated PressTrump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
Washington ExaminerTrump nominates Hung Cao as permanent Navy secretary
MS NOWTrump nominates Hung Cao to serve as Navy secretary
Political WireTrump Picks Veteran Hung Cao to Become Navy Secretary
NewsmaxTrump Selects Hung Cao to Serve as Navy Secretary
Epoch TimesTrump to Nominate Hung Cao as Secretary of the Navy
RedStateTrump Taps 'True Warrior' Hung Cao for Secretary of the Navy
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What happened
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao
Hung CaoAmerican politician and Navy veteran (born 1971) 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
John PhelanAmerican businessman (born 1964)’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.
