Gallego blames Trump administration for Lincoln conditions: 'True lack of leadership'
Summary
Senator Ruben Gallego criticized the Trump administration for poor leadership related to the USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment during the conflict with Iran. The ship has been at sea for nearly nine months without a port visit, leading to low morale among sailors. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump disagreed with these reports, and retired Admiral Mike Mullen said morale has improved since the crew learned they were returning home.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has been deployed in the Middle East for nearly nine months.
- The crew has spent over 200 days at sea without a port call.
- Senator Ruben Gallego blames the Trump administration for not planning the war with Iran well or planning how to end it.
- Gallego says the extended deployment and leadership comments could discourage sailors from rejoining the military.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the reports about poor conditions "completely misrepresented."
- President Donald Trump said the deployment was "not nearly long enough."
- Retired Admiral Mike Mullen said deployments this long tire sailors and families and that extended deployments are common but difficult.
- Morale improved among the crew after hearing they would be returning home soon; the USS George Washington will replace the Lincoln.
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