The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering a name change for an aircraft carrier currently under construction, which was previously slated to be named the USS Doris Miller. The original designation was intended to honor Doris Miller, a Black sailor recognized for his heroic actions during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. According to reports citing internal sources, discussions are underway to potentially rename the vessel after Donald Trump.

This development occurs amid a broader pattern of executive involvement in Navy affairs. President Trump has recently issued several directives regarding naval operations and aesthetics, including demands for the redesign of aircraft carriers to improve their appearance and a mandate for the Navy to return to steam-powered catapult systems. Additionally, the administration has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz should be considered U.S. territory, a stance that deviates from established international maritime norms.

While The Guardian focuses on the controversy surrounding the potential removal of a Black historical figure’s name, The Hill frames these actions as part of a wider, ongoing tension between the President and the Navy’s traditional operational preferences. Neither report has confirmed an official final decision regarding the renaming of the carrier, though the reports indicate that internal discussions are active.