President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Hung Cao for the permanent role of Navy Secretary. Hung Cao, a Vietnamese refugee, Navy veteran, and former political candidate from Virginia, has been serving as the acting Navy secretary.
Trump shared the news on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing the urgency of the Senate’s confirmation process. He stated, “The Senate needs to confirm this Warfighter, ASAP, so he can continue the fantastic work he has been doing over the past 4 months.”