Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary - The Guardian
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Hung Cao, a former refugee, is President Trump’s new acting navy secretary.
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President Donald Trump has appointed Hung Cao as the new acting Navy Secretary. Cao is identified as a former refugee, which provides a unique personal background for the role. This appointment places Cao in a significant leadership position within the Department of the Navy, overseeing naval operations and policy. His background as a former refugee could influence his approach to military leadership and national security issues. The White House has not yet indicated if this acting role will become permanent.
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