Navy May Rightfully Honor President Trump with Carrier Name, Reconsidering DEI-Driven Choice
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The Navy is reviewing the naming of the CVN-81 carrier, previously designated for Doris Miller, as it considers honoring President Donald Trump. This move could correct a previous decision influenced by diversity and inclusion politics, restoring tradition and recognizing a transformative leader.
The U.S. Navy is evaluating a possible name change for the Ford-class carrier CVN-81, which was initially set to be named USS Doris Miller. While Miller’s actions at Pearl Harbor are commendable, the original naming was widely seen as a product of the Pentagon’s recent obsession with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, rather than longstanding naval tradition. Now, internal Navy discussions are considering a more fitting tribute—naming the carrier after President Donald Trump, a leader who revitalized the military and restored American strength on the world stage. Such a move would be unprecedented for a ship still under construction, but it would send a strong message about honoring those who have made a real impact on national security.
According to sources, the Navy plans to assign the Doris Miller name to another warship and is recommending Miller for the Medal of Honor, pending congressional and presidential approval. Miller’s great-nephew, Thomas Bledsoe, said the family had not been notified of the review but welcomed the Medal of Honor recommendation, which would be an appropriate way to recognize Miller’s service without politicizing the naming of a major warship.
The Navy has already ceased using the Doris Miller name internally, referring to the ship only as CVN-81. The upcoming keel-laying ceremony, expected later this year, will be the first public milestone before the carrier’s delivery in 2034, and could mark a return to honoring true American leadership.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and his office are reviewing ship-naming criteria, including whether presidents may be honored while in office or shortly after. A recent White House executive order on shipbuilding referenced only the hull number and directed a review of the launch system, signaling a move away from politically motivated naming decisions.
The original naming by former Acting Secretary Thomas Modly in January 2020 was hailed by some as a step for diversity, but critics saw it as part of a broader push to inject DEI ideology into the armed forces. The Navy’s 2025 renaming commission was convened amid Pentagon efforts to revise names for the sake of diversity, equity, and inclusion, but now appears poised to restore tradition and honor those who have truly shaped the nation’s defense.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is committed to ensuring military names reflect the nation’s history and “warrior ethos,” a welcome shift from the recent trend of politicizing the military with progressive social agendas.