Trump nominates combat veteran Cao as Navy secretary

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President Donald Trump has nominated combat veteran Cao to serve as U.S. Navy secretary. The nomination is presented as a personnel decision for the Navy’s top civilian post.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Nominated combat veteran Cao for U.S. Navy secretary

WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: This is a personnel appointment nomination for the Navy secretary role.

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

Trump to formally nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary · Sep 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Trump nominates Hung Cao as permanent Navy Secretary · Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

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