U.S. Navy reviews renaming CVN-81 after Donald Trump

U.S. Navy reviews renaming CVN-81 after Donald Trump

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Navy said it was reviewing the name of the under-construction Ford-class carrier CVN-81, which had been slated to honor World War II sailor Doris Miller, after internal discussions about naming it after President Donald Trump, The Guardian reported. Earlier reports said Navy officials were weighing a name change that would replace Miller’s designation with Trump’s, according to Forbes and USA Today.

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U.S. Navy Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao former Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth White House Donald Trump Doris Miller Thomas Bledsoe

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White House, Washington, DC, United States Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Articles

August 21, 2026
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NAACP condemns Navy's reported plan to rename carrier after Trump
NAACP condemns Navy's reported plan to rename carrier after Trump

USA Today • 21 Aug 23:25

The NAACP and other Black leaders criticized a reported Navy proposal to name a future aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump instead of World War II sailor Doris Miller.

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U.S. Navy Considers Renaming Aircraft Carrier Initially Honoring Doris Miller
U.S. Navy Considers Renaming Aircraft Carrier Initially Honoring Doris Miller

The Guardian • 21 Aug 15:08

The Navy is reportedly reviewing the name of a new carrier originally slated to honor World War II hero Doris Miller, with some internal discussions about naming it after President Donald Trump.

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U.S. Navy Considers Renaming CVN-81 After Donald Trump, Dropping WWII Hero's Name
U.S. Navy Considers Renaming CVN-81 After Donald Trump, Dropping WWII Hero's Name

Forbes • 21 Aug 11:30

Officials are reportedly weighing a name change for the under-construction carrier CVN-81 to honor President Donald Trump, replacing the earlier designation honoring World War II sailor Doris Miller.

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U.S. Navy weighs naming new carrier CVN-81 after President Trump instead of WWII sailor Doris Miller
U.S. Navy weighs naming new carrier CVN-81 after President Trump instead of WWII sailor Doris Miller

USA Today • 21 Aug 03:18

Internal discussions within the Navy suggest the upcoming Ford-class carrier CVN-81 could be renamed for President Donald Trump, replacing the previously announced dedication to World War II hero Doris Miller.

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Navy weighs renaming new carrier from USS Doris Miller to honor former president
Navy weighs renaming new carrier from USS Doris Miller to honor former president

NBC News • 21 Aug 02:41

U.S. officials say the Navy is considering changing the name of the still-under-construction Ford-class carrier, currently slated to be USS Doris Miller, to honor President Donald Trump.

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U.S. Navy Considers Renaming Aircraft Carrier Under Construction
U.S. Navy Considers Renaming Aircraft Carrier Under Construction

CNN • 20 Aug 21:00

The Navy is reviewing the name of the CVN-81 carrier, originally designated USS Doris Miller, and may assign the name to another vessel while discussing alternative names, including a possible honor for President Donald Trump.

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