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President Donald Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job

President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Hung Cao to be secretary of the Navy amid an ongoing shakeup of the U.S. military.

President Trump said on Tuesday he would be nominating Hung Cao for Navy Secretary after the predecessor to the role stepped down in April.  The president announced his pick on Truth Social Tuesday night, saying “We need Patriots like Hung leading our Navy and Marine Corps, and I can think of no one better than…

The announcement came amid a purge of leadership at the Pentagon and a stalling war effort against Iran.

Hung Cao, a retired Navy captain and special operations veteran, has led the Department of the Navy for four months as President Trump now seeks Senate confirmation.

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the position on a permanent basis, looking to fill a vacancy in the military’s top leadership at a time when the Iran war has prompted concerns over the impact on personnel and readiness.Trump announced his decision on Sept 1 on soc

Cao has been serving as acting secretary since John Phelan departed unexpectedly and without explanation in late April

Trump Picks Veteran Hung Cao to Become Navy Secretary  wsj.com

Cao, a retired Navy captain and combat veteran, has embraced Trump’s push to roll back diversity initiatives in the military. He needs Senate confirmation to permanently lead the Navy.

President Donald Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job

Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job  AP News

President ​Donald Trump said ‌on Tuesday, September 1, that he is nominating Hung Cao to become the next US Navy secretary.

President Donald Trump is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the position on a permanent basis, looking to fill a vacancy in the military’s top leadership at a time when the Iran war has prompted concerns over the impact on personnel and readiness.

The announcement comes one day after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to nominate Hung Cao to become the next U.S. Navy secretary.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Hung Cao to permanently take on the role of Navy secretary after holding the position in an acting capacity since April. “We need Patriots like Hung leading our Navy and Marine Corps, and I can think of no one better than him to make sure our Great Navy and…

Trump selects Hung Cao to serve as US Navy secretary  Reuters