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

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'Slap in the face': NAACP rips Trump over aircraft carrier name
'Slap in the face': NAACP rips Trump over aircraft carrier name

USA Today • 21 août 23h25

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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US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump

The Guardian • 21 août 15h08

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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Navy In Talks To Rename Ship After Trump Instead Of WWII Hero, Reports Say
Navy In Talks To Rename Ship After Trump Instead Of WWII Hero, Reports Say

Forbes • 21 août 11h30

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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Navy may name new aircraft carrier after Trump and not WWII hero
Navy may name new aircraft carrier after Trump and not WWII hero

USA Today • 21 août 03h18

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 discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor
Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor

NBC News • 21 août 02h41

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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Exclusive: Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump
Exclusive: Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump

CNN • 20 août 21h00

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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