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Acting secretary picked for top role as critics accuse president of overworking sailors during war with Iran
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Acting secretary picked for top role as critics accuse president of overworking sailors during war with Iran
Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating acting navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, giving the navy combat veteran the nod as concerns have emerged that some sailors have been stretched to the limit during the Iran war.
Cao has been serving as acting navy secretary since John Phelan departed the job unexpectedly and without explanation in late April.
Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating acting navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, giving the navy combat veteran the nod as concerns have emerged that some sailors have been stretched to the limit during the Iran war.
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Source: The Guardian · Associated Press. Published 2 Sept 2026, 12:31 am.
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