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Hung Cao Named Acting Navy Secretary Amid Witch Remarks

4/24/2026

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The Daily Show reported that Hung Cao assumed the role of acting U.S. Navy secretary after John Phelan departed.
Host Michael Kosta said Cao’s 20 years of Navy experience qualified him for the position.
Kosta mocked Cao’s earlier anti-Wiccan remark that Virginia could be taken over by witches.
Kosta also ridiculed Cao’s criticism of a drag-performing sailor, claiming the Navy needs “alpha males and alpha females.”

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The Daily Show reported that Hung Cao assumed the role of acting U.S. Navy secretary after John Phelan departed.
Host Michael Kosta said Cao’s 20 years of Navy experience qualified him for the position.
Kosta mocked Cao’s earlier anti-Wiccan remark that Virginia could be taken over by witches.
Kosta also ridiculed Cao’s criticism of a drag-performing sailor, claiming the Navy needs “alpha males and alpha females.”