Trump nominates Hung Cao as US Navy secretary
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent position.
- Why it matters
- The Navy Secretary leads the US Navy's operations and strategy; Cao's nomination moves him from acting to confirmed leadership of the service.
- Most affected
- Hung Cao — Advances from acting to permanent Navy Secretary role pending Senate confirmation.
- Likely next
- Whether the Senate confirms Cao as permanent Navy Secretary.
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