Archive · 2 Sep 2026

Trump Plans to Nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary

Trump Plans to Nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary

President Donald Trump wants Hung Cao to become the next leader of the U.S. Navy.

He announced this plan on Tuesday.

Hung Cao would need approval from the Senate before taking the job.

Trump asked senators to act quickly.

Trump also praised Cao’s work during the past four months.

The announcement does not say when the Senate will vote.

It also does not provide details about Cao’s duties in the role.

For now, Cao is only Trump’s planned nominee.

Sources