Hung Cao, Trump's acting Navy secretary, made public statements in 2023 claiming witchcraft had taken over Monterey, California — a claim that resurfaced when he was elevated to lead the Navy in April 2026. Filipkowski's post is sarcastic criticism framing this appointment as absurd, but the underlying fact — that Cao made these witchcraft statements — is documented across multiple outlets. The post uses heavy sarcasm and false equivalence (comparing Cao's statements to Salem witch trials) to criticize Trump's judgment, which inflates the tone and context dimensions despite the core factual claim being accurate.