Trump taps ‘true warrior’ Hung Cao as Navy secretary after 4 months as acting leader
Hung Cao, a retired Navy captain and special operations veteran, has led the Department of the Navy for four months as President Trump now seeks Senate confirmation.
President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Hung Cao to be the permanent Secretary of the Navy, praising him as a “true WARRIOR.” Cao has been serving as acting secretary for the past four months, overseeing the Navy and Marine Corps. Trump urged the Senate to confirm Cao quickly, highlighting his experience and dedication to strengthening maritime capabilities.
- President Trump nominated Hung Cao to be the permanent Secretary of the Navy.
- Cao has served as acting Navy Secretary for four months.
- Trump described Cao as a “true WARRIOR” and urged the Senate to confirm him quickly.
- Cao’s priorities include shipbuilding and homeland defense.
- Cao is a retired Navy captain with 25 years of service, including special operations and combat deployments.
- Cao previously ran for Congress and challenged Sen. Tim Kaine for his Senate seat.
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