More insanity is right.
Lewis and Clark (TAKE-1) class cargo and ammunition ships are usually named for noted explorers and pioneers of various kinds.
Chavez does not fit the bill.
Of course we do have San Antonio (LPD-17) class amphibious ships usually named for U.S. cities ... and then we got LPD-26 named for the late Representative John P. Murtha.
Political Correctness ... Socialist Correctness has taken over.
I don't know if any of those men have already been honored.