Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao as permanent navy secretary
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- President Donald Trump said he would nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to hold the post permanently.
- Cao, a Navy combat veteran, has served as acting secretary since John Phelan left unexpectedly in late April.
- The nomination comes as critics accuse Trump of overworking sailors during the war with Iran.
Donald Trump has nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, choosing the Navy combat veteran as concerns grow that some sailors have been pushed to their limits during the war with Iran.
Cao has held the acting post since John Phelan left unexpectedly in late April. Phelan’s departure came without an explanation, according to the report.
Trump announced the nomination on Tuesday. Critics have accused the president of overworking sailors while the conflict with Iran continues.
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