Trump has proposed naming a US Navy aircraft carrier after himself
Trump has proposed naming a US Navy aircraft carrier after himself; discussions are underway to rename the under construction USS Doris Miller in honor of President Donald Trump.
Consensus
- The U.S. Navy is discussing renaming the aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller.
- The ship was originally named after Doris Miller, a Black sailor who became a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- The proposed new name would be Donald Trump.
- This would be the first time a U.S. aircraft carrier is named after an active sitting president.
- The ship is part of the Ford-class and is designated CVN-81 in internal documents.
- The decision is pending and may be finalized before the ship's keel-laying, expected in late 2026.
- The Navy and Pentagon have not officially commented on the matter.
Points of divergence
- The discussion about renaming began in early 2026. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The discussion began in the current year (2026), and the ship's launch is now expected no earlier than 2034. — kommersant
- The discussion has been ongoing for several months, and Doris Miller may be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. — vesti
- The name Doris Miller may be transferred to another naval vessel, and the ship is currently referred to only as CVN-81 in internal communications. — vedomosti
- A memorial passport featuring Trump's portrait was issued by the U.S. Department of State starting July 6, 2026. — vedomosti
- Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was officially renamed in honor of Donald Trump on July 9, 2026. — vedomosti
- Trump Force One, the presidential Boeing 757, was the first aircraft to land at the renamed airport. — vedomosti
- In 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the renaming of a tanker named after activist Harvey Milk. — kommersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- Trump plans to name a carrier after himself — The Moscow Times
- CNN: US wants to name aircraft carrier after Trump instead of WWII hero — Коммерсантъ
- US aircraft carrier may get Trump's name instead of Pearl Harbor hero — Вести
- CNN: US Navy wants to rename aircraft carrier in honor of Trump — Ведомости