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NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s

The Hill·August 23, 2026·1 min read
NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s

NAACP President Derrick Johnson criticized the Navy on Friday over reported plans to rename the USS Doris Miller, an aircraft carrier named after a Black WWII hero, with President Trump's name as a possible replacement. Johnson called the alleged discussions 'a slap in the face' in a social media post, expressing outrage over the reported move.

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