USS Lincoln carrier to return to port in San Diego after record-breaking deployment – US politics live
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning to San Diego after a 265-day deployment supporting the US war against Iran. While some reports described supply shortages and low morale among the crew, the US Defense Secretary denied these problems and praised the crew’s performance, stating President Donald Trump was proud of their work.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln spent 265 days at sea, a record long deployment for a US carrier.
- The carrier left San Diego in November 2025 and was redirected from the Pacific to the Middle East after the US and Israel started a war with Iran in February.
- Reports surfaced about shortages of food and supplies, and mental health struggles among the crew, including two attempts by sailors to jump overboard.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the carrier to give the Presidential Unit Citation, the top military unit honor.
- Hegseth and other officials denied reports of supply or morale problems, saying the crew adapted and completed their mission.
- President Donald Trump closely followed the carrier’s activities and expressed pride in the crew’s work.
- The deployment and conditions on the Lincoln became a focus in debates about the US war in Iran and military strain.
- President Trump made public statements defending the war with Iran and faced protests and legal challenges regarding his administration’s actions.
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