Letter: A proper naval legacy for Trump

(Na Son Nguyen | The Associated Press) In this photo taken Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, the USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) destroyer sails off the coast of Vietnam.

I understand U.S. Navy ships are named for prominent government officials, like the USS John McCain. Fair’s fair. There should be one named after the current occupant of the Oval Office. A garbage scow would be appropriate.

Red Oelerich, Holladay

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Letter: A proper naval legacy for Trump

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