Trump Nominates Navy Veteran Hung Cao | Charleston News

Trump’s tapped Hung Cao, a decorated Navy veteran and Vietnam refugee turned political hopeful, to lead the Department of the Navy — calling him a “warrior” and “patriot” poised to keep U.S. sea power at the top. Already running the Navy for four months after his predecessor’s ouster, Cao now faces Senate confirmation as Trump pushes for swift action. With ties to MIT, Harvard, and combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, Cao brings a rare blend of military grit and academic insight — and a powerful personal story of resilience — to the role. The Senate’s decision could shape America’s naval future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/362f85d991b36f47