Hung Cao
VietnampoliticianMaleb. 19758.5Global 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 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 DươngVietnam· 2026-06-22
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 CaoVietnam· 2026-06-22
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
Taiwan· 2026-05-30
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 MỹVietnam· 2026-05-30
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
Australia· 2026-05-30
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
United Kingdom· 2026-05-27
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
United States· 2026-01-24Hung 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 militaryUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04
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
India· 2025-02-28
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 administrationUnited States· 2025-02-28
