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Navy reportedly weighs renaming aircraft carrier for Donald Trump
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points The consideration of President Trump's name as a replacement has been reported, but no final decision has been announced. The US Navy is considering renaming one of its next aircraft carriers.
The US Navy is considering renaming one of its next aircraft carriers. The current name being considered for removal is that of Doris Miller, a hero of the Pearl Harbor attack. A potential replacement name is that of President Donald Trump.
Further details about the renaming process are available from the source. The consideration of President Trump's name as a replacement has been reported, but no final decision has been announced.
The source provides more information on the potential renaming of the aircraft carrier, including the context of the decision to remove Doris Miller's name.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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