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Trump Rejects USS Lincoln Deployment Concerns—'Not Nearly Long Enough'

Trump Rejects USS Lincoln Deployment Concerns—'Not Nearly Long Enough'

Summary

President Donald Trump said families of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln are not worried about conditions on the ship. He also stated that the ship's deployment, which has lasted over 265 days in the Middle East, has not been long enough and that the ship will be replaced soon.

Key Facts

  • The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for over 265 days.
  • Some reports from sailors’ families and crew mentioned concerns about food and hygiene on the ship.
  • President Trump said families are not concerned about these conditions.
  • He said the ship is moving and will be replaced.
  • When asked if the deployment was too long, he replied it was "not nearly long enough."
  • President Trump spoke about this at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
  • Newsweek contacted the White House for more information but had no additional comments at the time.
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