More than 700,000 veterans in Virginia could lose their health insurance under the plan.

Cao supported a claim that diversity and inclusion initiatives caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Cao is a former U.S Navy captain.

Pastor Gary Hamrick has encouraged Christians not to affirm their LGBTQ+ family and friends.

Cao has promoted conspiracy theories about the Biden family and opposes reproductive rights, gun safety, LGBTQ equality, and climate protection.