Trump nominates Hung Cao as permanent Navy Secretary

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President Donald Trump is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the position on a permanent basis. The move comes as the Pentagon faces turmoil and concerns tied to the Iran war, including potential impacts on personnel and readiness.

WHO: President Donald Trump

WHAT: Nominates acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the Navy Secretary role on a permanent basis

WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: To fill a vacancy in the military’s top Navy leadership as Pentagon personnel and readiness concerns have been raised in connection with the Iran war.

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Trump nominates combat veteran Cao as Navy secretary · Sep 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump to formally nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary · Sep 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

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