The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering changing the name of its future aircraft carrier CVN-81, which has been associated with the name “USS Doris Miller.” Multiple outlets report that internal discussions have taken place about whether the ship could be rechristened for President Donald Trump, though it remains unclear what the Navy would choose or whether any change is imminent.
According to reporting cited by outlets, the suggestion to honor Trump comes from sources describing internal conversations, with other details not publicly confirmed by the Navy. One report frames the issue around the possibility that “USS Doris Miller” could be replaced, while also referencing the broader question of how names for future major Navy ships are selected and modified over time. The reports do not provide a definitive timeline or official statement from Navy leadership, and they vary in how they present the likelihood of any renaming.
Overall, the coverage agrees that the debate is not settled and that the Navy has not publicly announced a final decision regarding CVN-81’s name.
