The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.

Today, @USNavy named two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). Like their namesakes, these two future carriers, and the crews who sail them, will work to safeguard our national security, remind… pic.twitter.com/lrLMW8fFFi

Former President George W. Bush was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former president here.

While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.

President Joe Biden announced that the nation’s next two aircraft carriers will be named after former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

The Navy will name two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers for former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, to be constructed "in the years ahead," will carry the names of former President Bill Clinton and former President George W. Bush, the White House announced Monday.

In his first hours as president, Trump signed numerous executive orders to implement his administration's promises.

Watch live coverage of the 2025 Donald Trump presidential inauguration. The schedule of events include a visit to Capitol Hill, the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, the signing ceremony in the Oval Office,

President Donald Trump struck an optimistic note in his second inaugural address Monday, declaring that the golden age of America begins now, before launching into many of the same lines he used during his campaign.