Hung Cao, a Vietnamese refugee, Navy veteran, and former Virginia political candidate, has been serving as the acting Navy secretary. He led the service in this interim position.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Hung Cao for the permanent position of Navy secretary. The announcement came via Trump’s Truth Social platform.

Trump emphasized the urgency of the Senate’s confirmation, stating that Cao has been doing exceptional work for the past four months and should be allowed to continue his efforts.