President Trump adds Hung Cao to administration

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- President Donald Trump added Hung Cao (R) to his administration on Thursday, according to an announcement on social media.

"I am pleased to announce that Hung Cao will be our next United States Under Secretary of the Navy," Trump said in the announcement on Truth Social.

Trump applauded Cao for his service as a captain in the Navy.

"Hung served in combat as a Special Operations Officer for twenty five years," Trump said. "With Hung’s experience both in combat, and in the Pentagon, he will get the job done."

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Cao lost to State Sen. Tim Kaine (D) in the Virginia U.S. Senate race in last year's General Election.

Trump's full message is below:

I am pleased to announce that Hung Cao will be our next United States Under Secretary of the Navy. Hung is the embodiment of the American Dream. As a refugee to our Great Nation, Hung worked tirelessly to make proud the Country that gave his family a home. He went to our amazing United States Naval Academy, and later earned his Master’s Degree in Physics. Hung served in combat as a Special Operations Officer for twenty five years. With Hung’s experience both in combat, and in the Pentagon, he will get the job done. Congratulations to Hung, and his wonderful family! President Donald Trump - Truth Social