Trump to formally nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary

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President-elect Donald Trump plans to formally nominate Navy veteran Hung Cao as Navy Secretary. Cao has served as the Navy’s acting secretary since April.

WHO: Donald Trump; Hung Cao

WHAT: Trump plans to formally nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary.

WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The nomination is a procedural step to formally select the next Navy Secretary.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Trump nominates combat veteran Cao as Navy secretary · Sep 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump nominates Hung Cao as permanent Navy Secretary · Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

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