US Navy Secretary Thomas Modly, heavily criticized for his management of the crisis caused by the coronavirus contamination of the nuclear aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt , has resigned, American Defense Minister Mark Esper announced on Tuesday.
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"This morning, I accepted Mr. Modly's resignation , " the minister tweeted. "I am appointing the Deputy Secretary of the Army, Jim McPherson, the Acting Secretary to the Navy . "