Hung Cao

Hung Cao

Vietnam VietnampoliticianMaleb. 19757.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Hung Cao is a former congressional candidate and retired Navy captain who came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 1975. Having served 25 years in the Navy, including in Special Operations and various roles at the Pentagon, he has a distinguished military background and a strong commitment to public service. Cao recently ran for the U.S. Senate in Virginia against incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine in the 2024 election, receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump. He holds a Master’s Degree in Physics and is recognized for embodying the American Dream through his dedication and service.

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Hùng Cao is the Acting Secretary of the Navy who met with the families of sailors to discuss mental health concerns.

Nhiều thủy thủ Mỹ từng 'cố nhảy khỏi tàu sân bay' gần Iran
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-08-12
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Hung Cao is the Acting Secretary of the Navy who expresses confidence in the stable development of bilateral relations with Vietnam.

Việt Nam đề nghị Mỹ hạn chế các biện pháp phòng vệ thương mại cực đoan
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-08-05
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao also condemned the remarks, writing on X, 'Unacceptable.'

GOP write-in’s anti-Trump video ends with arrest and growing outrage
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-17
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Hùng Cao announced that there would be no disciplinary action against the Blue Angels pilot who flew close to the crowd.

Ông Hùng Cao tuyên bố không kỷ luật phi công lượn sát đám đông
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-07-17
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Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said the flight debrief was complete and there would be no reprimands or firings.

Navy boss shuts down Blue Angels uproar after wildly low beach flyover
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-17
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao condemned the remarks made by William Upham.

Florida candidate William Upham calls Trump the Antichrist online
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-16
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Hùng Cao is the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Navy who visited the MIA site in Quảng Trị and expressed gratitude for Vietnam's support in the search for missing soldiers.

Việt Nam trao trả hài cốt quân nhân Mỹ tìm thấy ở Quảng Trị
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-07-03
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Hung Cao is the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Navy and emphasizes his Vietnamese heritage while serving in a high-ranking position.

Quyền Bộ trưởng Hải quân Mỹ: 'Việt Nam là cội nguồn của tôi'
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-23
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Hùng Cao reiterated the value of the Pacific Partnership program in building trust among nations.

Việt - Mỹ khai mạc chương trình Đối tác và Bạn bè Thái Bình Dương
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-22
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Hung Cao is the Acting Secretary of the Navy of the United States who emphasized the importance of US-Vietnam relations.

Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm tiếp quyền Bộ trưởng Hải quân Mỹ Hùng Cao
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-22
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Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao told US lawmakers this month the Pentagon is 'doing a pause' on the weapons sale.

Sources describe US arms package
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-30
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Hùng Cao referred to the commissioning of the USS Cleveland as a significant event in the Navy's history.

Hoài nghi với tương lai đội chiến hạm 60 tỷ USD của Mỹ
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-05-30
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Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao seeded further doubt when he told a congressional hearing that the package had been paused.

Pete Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ as US shifts tone on China
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
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Cao’s justification for the pause makes no sense, according to Rupert Hammond-Chambers.

‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war | Taiwan
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-27
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Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao emphasized that the Department of War is committed to 'righting past wrongs' and welcoming back former service members who were dismissed during the pandemic.

Navy apologizes to personnel 'unjustly removed' over COVID vaccine mandate
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-24
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Hung Cao, a former naval officer who ran for Senate as a Republican last year, was confirmed as navy under secretary.

Pete Hegseth fires US navy chief of staff | US military
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04
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Hung Cao has been appointed as under secretary of the Navy by President Trump.

Who is Hung Cao, Trump's under secretary for US Navy
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-28
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Hung Cao was appointed by President Trump to serve as the next under secretary of the Navy.

Trump appoints Hung Cao, Paul Dabbar to positions within administration
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-28
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