President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Hung Cao to serve as secretary of the Navy (SECNAV). Cao has been acting as secretary of the Navy since John Phelan was ousted in April.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Announced the nomination of Hung Cao as secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The announcement was made as a personnel nomination for the secretary of the Navy role.
