Families of US sailors denounce Trump and Hegseth for ‘dismissing their experiences and calling them liars’
Summary
Families of US sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli have raised concerns about poor living conditions, lack of proper food, clean water, and mental health support during long deployments in the Middle East. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have dismissed these concerns, leading to anger and feelings of betrayal among the families.Key Facts
- Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli have been deployed for months amid tensions with Iran.
- Families report sailors losing significant weight due to insufficient food and poor quality drinking water.
- Mental health support on the USS Abraham Lincoln is limited, with counselors quitting and long waits for psychiatrists.
- Multiple suicide attempts have been reported on the USS Abraham Lincoln, including at least one sailor going overboard.
- President Trump said families were "not worried" and called the nine-month deployment "not nearly long enough."
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the sailors' conditions were “completely misrepresented.”
- Families feel upset that President Trump and Hegseth dismissed their loved ones’ experiences and concerns.
- A senior Central Command officer visited the ship and gave a speech minimizing mental health issues.
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