Navy reportedly weighs renaming aircraft carrier for Trump

The name of Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.S. Navy’s next aircraft carriers, with President Donald Trump’s name reportedly among those being considered as a replacement.

Navy Might Rename Aircraft Carrier After Trump Instead of Black War Hero  New York Magazine

With Doris Miller’s heroic and highly decorated service in mind, the Navy planned to name an aircraft carrier after him. At least, that was the plan.

Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Dorris Miller The Trump administration has been accused of delivering a “slap in the face” to US military veterans after reports that a navy aircraft carrier set to honor a Black war hero may, instead, be named after Do

Sources familiar said that these discussions have been going on most of the summer.

Reports have suggested the aircraft carrier named after the Pearl Harbor hero could be renamed for President Donald Trump.

Navy may name new aircraft carrier after Trump and not WWII hero  USA Today

The USS Doris Miller would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black and an enlisted sailor. The decision to name the carrier after Miller was made during Trump’s first term.

U.S. Navy considering renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump  CNN

US Navy may rename an aircraft carrier honoring Black WWII hero Doris Miller after Donald Trump, sparking controversy over the Pearl Harbor hero’s legacy.