President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate acting Navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent role. Hung Cao, a Vietnamese refugee, Navy veteran, and former political candidate from Virginia, has been serving in the position on an acting basis.
Trump emphasized the urgency for the Senate to confirm Cao’s nomination quickly. He praised Cao’s work over the past four months, expressing confidence in his capabilities on the Truth Social platform.

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