A Warrior for the Navy: Hung Cao's Nomination Raises Questions About Military Leadership The recent nomination of acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to the permanent position by President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the military.
On paper, Cao appears to be a straightforward choice – a seasoned veteran with 25 years of experience in special operations who led the team that recovered the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr.
, his wife, and sister in law after their plane crashed in 1999. However, a closer examination of Cao's background reveals a more complex picture.