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The Navy's deliberations over CVN-81's name

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The Navy is internally considering whether to rename the future carrier CVN-81, currently designated Doris Miller, for President Donald Trump. No decision has been announced, and the Navy, Pentagon and White House did not comment in the report aired August 22, 2026.

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    1. Update 1Navy Weighs Stripping Doris Miller Name From Carrier for Trump

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      Navy Weighs Stripping Doris Miller Name From Carrier for Trump

      The Navy has privately debated stripping the future USS Doris Miller — set to be the first carrier named for a Black American — potentially for Donald Trump, with no decision announced.

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      • No verified final name, timeline, reassignment plan for Miller, or official justification.
      • No confirmed Navy, Pentagon or White House statement directing or approving a change.

    History

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    Who's involved

    People

    • Chester W. NimitzUnited States Navy fleet admiral (1885–1966)1 report
    • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
    • Doris Millerfirst African American recipient of the Navy Cross (1919–1943)1 report
    • Frank Knox47th Secretary of the Navy of the United States (1874-1944)1 report
    • Malcolm NanceAmerican intelligence officer, Terrorism expert, and former US Navy SERE instructor1 report
    • Thomas ModlyAmerican businessman and former acting Secretary of the United States Navy1 report

    Places

    • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, USA1 report
    • Pearl HarborPearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA1 report

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