President Trump’s pick for Navy secretary faces a potential roadblock in the Senate, where Democratic lawmakers have signaled they will oppose granting the necessary waiver for his confirmation. The nomination of Hung Cao, currently serving as acting head of the Navy, has drawn opposition amid concerns over his qualifications and political alignment. Without the waiver, his appointment could stall, raising questions about leadership stability within the department. The standoff highlights growing partisan divisions over key military and defense nominations.
President Trump’s official nomination of Hung Cao to be Navy secretary is already in jeopardy after Democratic senators indicated they won’t vote in favor of giving him the waiver needed to serve. Cao, a Trump loyalist who has served as the acting head of the Navy since April and was officially nominated on Sept. 1,...
