Published Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 10 sources

Trump Taps Hung Cao for Navy Secretary Amid Pentagon Turmoil

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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.