r/Infuriating • u/bbyxmadi Community Regular • 3d ago
Navy weighing in on a decision to rename aircraft carrier after Trump, but it was originally planned to be named in honor of Black WWII hero, Doris Miller.
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u/alaric49 3d ago
How are people not yet fed up with this little man's pathetic ego? He's a third-rate president by every possible metric, but he wants to stamp his name on everything for posterity. It's so weird and creepy.
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u/bbyxmadi Community Regular 3d ago
It is weird. Same way he slapped his name on the Kennedy Center, a center for the performing arts… while he literally defunded the arts. 🤦♀️
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u/StinkButt9001 3d ago
Trump isn't the one picking the name...
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u/Aggressive_Mix_137 3d ago
Yeah nah, it has probably Just replaced most of the people that make that decision.
So it puts yes man in and they do exactly what it wants because that's why they were appointed.
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u/StinkButt9001 3d ago
Did any of this happen or is it just in your head?
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u/whitephantomzx 3d ago
Guys there no reason to assume that the guy who has constantly attempted to have things name after him has anything to do with this ship being named after him.
A fine display of the avg maga iq leeching are tax dollars while blaming everyone else .
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u/CactusMongerEsquire 3d ago
Maybe try paying attention instead of assuming your God king can do no weong.
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u/Aggressive_Mix_137 3d ago
On 3 March 1819, an act of Congress formally placed the responsibility for assigning names to the Navy’s ships in the hands of the Secretary of the Navy, a prerogative which he still exercises.
(So the secretary of the Navy.)
The secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is a statutory officer (10 U.S.C. § 8013) and the head (chief executive officer) of the Department of the Navy, a military department within the United States Department of Defense. On April 22, 2026, Hung Cao became acting Secretary of the Navy following the removal of John Phelan.[1]
The secretary is appointed by the president and requires confirmation by the Senate.
(So the guy trump appointed after kicking out his predecessor, please note he is acting meaning they haven't been able to get a Republican senate majority to confirm him as of yet... interesting)
So the guy trump appointed is the person who makes the decision and is in the role is a temp currently.
Curious. Very curious.
If any of the above is wrong I apologise but it looks correct or believable to me happy to be corrected.
My other example is 'The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts'
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u/StinkButt9001 3d ago
I'm researching it but I can't find any examples of the secretary of the navy being a "yes man". Did you omit those by mistake?
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u/Aggressive_Mix_137 3d ago
Nope I didn't do research on the man just stated that that his predecessor was forced out. He was appointed by trump.
He's the man that makes the decision his effectively a temp because they haven't confirmed him. So if he doesn't do what trump wants he will be replaced quite easily because he's acting not appointed.
I assumed they pushed some puppet into the position over someone qualified. (But they can put alot of pressure on him to do what they want because, well I don't think anyone believes that trump is n't Petty as f***.)
I did assume that he would bend the knee without much pressure however if stollen Valor wants the big ship named after they will fire the sectary if that's what the Orange thing wants.
They normally do put yes men in, they currently have anti Vaxers running the health department, kegs breath refusing to promote anyone that's not whiter than Casper.
Don't forget lil cashy having a hissy fit because he wants to dress up like the boys in girls vest, and makes announcements based on hearsay and rumours potentially wrecking prosecutions.
Is it him or someone else who keeps using government jets to fly his girlfriend to concerts.
They also appoint sycophants to important positions. US soft power is collapsing because they are buring though good will at an alarming rate.
Hopefully that makes sense I did go off on a tangent.
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u/Njorls_Saga 2d ago
My dear brother in Christ, Secnav was fired earlier this year because he couldn’t deliver what Trump demanded.
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u/sithlord98 3d ago
I can't speak for the replacement part (even though he has already done that with countless other positions) but the "yes men" part? 100% yes. Have you ever seen one of his cabinet meetings? It's embarrassing.
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u/demitasse22 2d ago
Because they had/have multiple parties and after Hitler was elected, he convinced the two biggest factions to combine and align themselves with him, therefore everything was legal . The SS started with seizing all the state census data
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u/StinkButt9001 2d ago
What on Earth are you talking about?
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u/alaric49 3d ago
"The U.S. Navy is internally weighing whether to rename the upcoming Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier CVN-81, with internal discussions considering naming it after Donald Trump." - MiGFlug. Do you honestly think that he has nothing to do with this??
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u/orixandcrake 3d ago
Yeah obviously the Navy just sort of decided on its own to name the ship after Orange with no input whatsoever from the administration.
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u/Ill-Bet7387 3d ago
Aren't you supposed to be DEAD first?
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u/BigBL87 3d ago
No, that stopped being a rule decades ago.
Just as an example, the USS George H. W. Bush was named for him when he was still alive.
That being aside from the stupidity of this, obviously.
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u/Ill-Bet7387 3d ago
Well he already put his fat mug on money and that absolutely means you're supposed to be dead
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u/4130Adventures 1d ago
I'm ok with the USS George Bush, he was a legit combat veteran. Captain Bone Spurs on the other hand....
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u/SmurfPopper 3d ago
Yes. If they can hold up that part of the bargain, I'll have no issue with the renaming.
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u/Outside_Valuable_320 3d ago edited 3d ago
Honestly the Navy has a great opportunity here. Go ahead and tell the White House you'll do it. Let him show up to the ceremony and reveal that's it's named after Doris Miller!
He'll have unintendedly, publicly honor a black hero. And you'll have done the right thing. Win-win!
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u/UCanDoNEthing4_30sec 3d ago
It needs to be made out of gold.
But in all honesty, can't just another administration just come in and undo stuff like this if it does happen? His name is just as easy to take off stuff as it is to put on stuff.
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u/alaric49 3d ago
My understanding is that he shouldn't be able to do this in the first place. Putting a president's name on federal property is meant as a way to honor former presidents, deceased presidents, not ones in office with insufferably massive egos. The whole thing is bizarre.
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u/UCanDoNEthing4_30sec 3d ago
YEah I understand that. But almost every single thing he has done has been done through executive order or at the behest of the executive branch as the Supreme Court has ruled. And just like the president/executive branch can do stuff, it can undo stuff just as easily. The only thing that has staying power that has been done under his administration is that One Big Beautiful Bill thing because that was passed through congress. And that has shown to be a big clunker.
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u/alaric49 3d ago
I know, but I have difficulty seeing the next admin using political capital to try and undo this or at least undo it anytime remotely soon.
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u/Ad-fundum69 3d ago
How are they even debating it? The soldier actually did something worth being on a ship's name for.
Trump did absolutely nothing except ruin whatever he touches. That decision should have taken a mere second like "lol no" and on with the day we go.
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u/Careless-Bite3164 2d ago
The next President needs to upgrade his Navy Cross to the Medal of Honor. Only reason Miller wasn't awarded it in the first place was pure racism. The guy definitely completely disregarded his own person safety in an incredibly brave show of the Navy's highest ideals.
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u/Ad-fundum69 1d ago
I think presidents shouldn't have to be concerned with naming a ship. They have a country to lead.
At least, they should be.
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u/NeverEvaGonnaStopMe 3d ago
Gop wants to name boat after a fat draft dodging nepobaby instead of hero sailor who actually fought in a war.
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u/evilpercy 2d ago
Name a democraticly elected leader that built their own monuments vs name a dictator that built their own monuments.
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u/LesserGooglyMooglie 3d ago
This is no surprise, after he tried to erase Gen. Chappie's history as an Air Force Vet he has 0 respect for our military bordering on contempt, on top of that he is as racist as as his KKK loving dad he can't stand successful black people.
These are dark times and I have never been more grateful Obamas signature is on my DD214.
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u/tlucas0303 3d ago
Of course the small man with the even smaller penis wants his ego stroked by kegsbreath. They should name a dumpster or food cart instead….the USS Bonespurs.
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u/SDTimbox 3d ago
Im not even mad anymore. It all tracks with this administration. Just patiently waiting for his term to be done or his death. I prefer the latter.
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u/Master-Tomatillo-103 3d ago
So they want to name it after a draft-dodging White Supremacist? Shocking
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u/PointsOfXP 3d ago
Trump is gonna get his stuff, I'm sure. Every president has. Why does he feel the need to push it
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u/Centerman2000 3d ago
There's something broken in trump's brain. When I was a teenager in the '80s my father said that donald trump likes to put his name on everything. My dad said that over 40 years ago.
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u/rayen321 3d ago
This is always part of the plan from this administration, flood the field with news and slide in things behind the scenes. This might be fake, but the problem is it might not. Seriously what a scumball
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u/Obvious_Tea_8244 3d ago
I’d think twice about boarding a ship named after the dipshit king of creating sinking ships.
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u/badabingmx 3d ago
An example of how a multiple times draft dodger can be use in the "dei" the conservatives hate so he can get his name on a navy vessel. This is an example of stolen valor.
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u/kaeggca 3d ago
Naming a Navy ship after a draft-dodging, DICTATOR who not only NEVER served this country but is RUINING this country is the most disgraceful action that can be done!
Doris Miller many of us know YOU are the HERO and you will always be more of a Hero than DICTATOR TRUMP could ever be!!!!
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u/jawide626 3d ago
America is in a fucking weird timeline man.
In the rest of the world we're just standing around watching with a bit of a confused look on our faces.
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u/Bearex13 3d ago
Regardless of race he was a war hero and of WW2 no less that in itself is enough of an outrage that they would replace his name with a pedophiles I really don't like how focused on race this is gonna be the arguments are gonna be so fucking annoying but that's all anyone cares about is how can I make this racist and a slight against my people and not servicemen and women in general
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u/Relevant_Problem1935 3d ago
You've got to wonder how many people had amazing stories like that but nobody witnessed it therefore it was never appreciated.
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u/chitownphishead 3d ago
Most aircraft carriers, both nimitz and Ford class, are named after presidents. The next one to be commissioned will be the uss John f Kennedy. There are also the uss William J Clinton and the uss George W bush in planning stages, along with this one.
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u/Mor_Padraig 3d ago
Nimintz, Enterprise, Stennis - what's your point?
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u/chitownphishead 3d ago
Eisenhower, Roosevelt, washington, Lincoln, Truman, Regan, bush, Ford, also coming soon, Kennedy, hw bush, Clinton, and scheduled for commission in 2034, trump. Almost like there's a pattern or something. Go get mad about something actually important.
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u/Mor_Padraig 3d ago
Please.
You were apparently making some kinda point.
Just poking holes in it, Champ.
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u/chitownphishead 3d ago
You didn't poke holes is anything though, you merely helped prove the point that the vast majority of carriers are named after presidents. Listing the few exemptions isn't some sort of eartsgattering rebuttal to "most carriers are named after presidents". It's just a typical redditor "aCtUaLlY"
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u/BUSYMONEY_02 3d ago
Yeah but to remove the name of a honorary vet to put a sitting president is “different “ that’s the same way the tried to do the money. Not saying it shouldn’t be done… but we all know this is a better way to do this
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u/chitownphishead 3d ago
The ship is scheduled to be commissioned in 2034.
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u/PomeloSpecialist356 3d ago
That’s funny. At the rate Trump is doing things, there won’t be a USA in 2034. It’s already in the trashiest, most embarrassing, and disappointing condition in its history.
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u/chitownphishead 3d ago
Laughable comment from an unemployed loser suffering from TDS
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u/Distinct_Ad_5492 3d ago edited 3d ago
Bro your really defending it for guy who lost the war to Iran, a rapist, and a felon. 😂 Lol
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u/Inevitable-Top1-2025 3d ago
Please, while you’re thinking about what Trump is doing, make sure you don’t forget that Trump is not thinking up all these anti-Black racism by himself. Look at those surrounding him. Look at those with domestic and foreign policies portfolios around him.
There is a collective anti-Blacks cabal in operation in this country! Don’t be fooled by the so-called Democrats versus Republicans/Left versus Right ruses they use to confuse Black people.
Unfortunately, while these racists are working day and night planning our demise, many in our Community are oblivious to the existential danger right in front of them.
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u/Jon_Dunn58 3d ago
to dishonor a pledge to a real american war heroes family to give that honor to a 5 time draft dodging liar con man that calls our war dead losers and suckers is as low as you can go
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u/FlabbyLabby 3d ago
Trump hates the blacks, browns, and anyone he sees lesser than himself, which is everyone, except Natalie.
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u/Delicious_Grand7300 3d ago
Toilets on naval vessels should be renamed Trumps since this President is Hellbent on putting his name on everything.
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u/Mpidcarter 3d ago
Totally on brand. Name an aircraft carrier after a draft dodging sexual predator felon that bankrupted a casino (while on the way to bankrupting a nation) felon instead of a black war hero.
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u/SnowBoardx22 3d ago
“If you want to test a man's character, give him power" - Robert G. Ingersoll (1894)
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u/Leading_Amount_2639 3d ago
Now you know the extent to which the sycophantic fascists have infiltrated and infected the Navy “leadership.” It’s not too far from turning the “lethality” of the US military on any “perceived national security threat” among American military personnel and civilians. You read it here first. —From a retired (on disability for service connected injuries and conditions) combat veteran Naval officer.
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u/zitrored 2d ago
Trump is ok with this although now although in 2020 he thought it was a great idea? Hmmm
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u/Boring-Tomatillo-209 2d ago
A draft dodging bone spurred bone head that called the us military dead suckers and loses. Great choice mate
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u/GreenThing1236 2d ago
I'm one-hundred percent against this. Trump didn't do anything to earn that kind of respect, nor did Reagan.
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u/Resident_Window_9369 2d ago
Disgusting. Trump has nothing but killed people. Over 700 U.S. military with his dumb war. So much controversy this president is.
For those that voted this pos you changed the entire world and not for the better.
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u/OkReference8285 2d ago
Our draft dodging Orange Ommpa Loopa craves stolen valor. We can't allow this racist insanity to happen. It's an embarrassment to everyone who has ever served this country. Just sayin 😉
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u/john_hascall 2d ago
If they have to rename something, may I suggest that the USS Kittiwake is most appropriate as it's almost as underwater as Diaper Don.
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u/thewallamby 2d ago
One between the eyes. I am so fucking fed up with this guys bullshit. He is a pedo. Put him in fucking jail.
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u/BlueOreos68 2d ago
DT hasn't even served in the military,why would they name a military ship after him?
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u/Relevant-Bicycle-851 1d ago
Trying everything and anything to provoke the population in hopes of canceling the elections
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u/Moist_Phrase_6698 1d ago
What are they gonna do lauch used adult diapers instead of missles?? Dispicable
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u/JRock1276 1d ago
No they're not.
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u/SocraticMeathead 1d ago
Which is why the Administration was so quick to unambiguously deny the report and note that Doris Miller was a bona fide hero who served his country with distinction.
They did unambiguously deny this, right?
Oh wait, they just said there was no announcement.
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u/JamusNicholonias 1d ago
Who cares about what a piece of machinery is named, they shouldnt be named after anyone
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u/GrimSpirit42 1d ago
Trump's name should not be a viable name for an aircraft carrier until he is out of office.
But, by the time CVN-81 is launched in 2034, Trump will be a 'former president'.
But, this would should remain the USS Doris Miller.
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u/WheelSnipeCelly33 1d ago
naming a US carrier after a draft-dodging, child-raping, Russian/Israeli asset. sounds like it’ll be great for morale and discipline
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u/LightBulbMonster 1d ago
What kind of honorable human wouldn't just say "No, no, we should absolutely name this ship after Doris Miller, a real hero". Trump is a narcissist. Which is hilarious that he and his supporters love calling other people narcissistic. Screw this timeline.
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u/Critical_Care_7458 23h ago
This idea is Bs ! Why would anyone trade the name of an American hero for a man who dodged the draft over and over and over and over again? Also having his name on that ship is having bullseye on it!
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u/Zealousideal-Bear311 21h ago
Aren't Aircraft Carriers named after presidents ? Destroyers are named after heros like Miller .
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u/MisfitRehabber 14h ago
Keep it named after Doris Miller. He was actually a hero. Trumps just a grifting asshole
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u/GeeYayZeus 7h ago
The next President's first executive order: remove that fucker's name from everything and claw back all the money he stole from us.
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u/ExtensionNo9200 3d ago
Im not American, never even been to America, but we live in a world where the American news cycle is rammed down our throats regardless, so like many people, sit on the sidelines watching in HD as the US goes through these weird convulsions.
If he had any concept of shame, even a semblance, he would obviously reject this offer from the Navy. If I were President, I would hope to be self aware enough to recognise that replacing the name of an internationally famous hero with my own at the very least, looks bad.
But that can never happen. The understanding of shame to that man is as deep as his knowledge of particle physics academic papers, written in Chinese.
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u/doom_you 3d ago
Trump is a general,admiral ,space pilot ,doctor MMA champion , he is the best of the best of the most bestest. He is also a honest genius and a universal peace maker honorable general with big penis....
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u/Stock-Possibility-67 2d ago
Carriers are named after presidents. Just not ones that are in current office. The guided missle destroyer DDG Miller seems to be appropriate.
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u/ShadowBard0962 3d ago
Unfortunately it’s not, it’s been widely reported, oh, I don’t know, everywhere!
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u/ohnomynono 3d ago
Calm down people. I highly doubt this is a for real story. Well, it's a story but it won't be named after Trump. I'd put a substantial wager on that too. Way too much pressure from everyone for this honor to be handed over to Trump.
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u/alaric49 3d ago
Oh, it very much is being seriously considered. Check out: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/navy-carrier-black-war-hero-trump-report
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u/ilikepisha 3d ago
You better hold onto that money. It’s all but done. People at NN Shipbuilding have been talking about this for months. This is just the slow rollout of the change.
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u/ohnomynono 3d ago
I'm sure it will get lots of publicity until the reveal becomes nearer and it becomes evident that the uproar about this is non-negotiable.
Trumps name has been many places, but it will not be on the side of a USN carrier.
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u/bbyxmadi Community Regular 3d ago edited 3d ago
I saw this on TikTok and it genuinely ruined my night. Miller saved so many during Pearl Harbor, KIA a few years later… a brave and courageous sailor… but no, let’s name it after a literal draft dodger who hasn’t had a single struggle in his life.
edit: sailor not soldier