Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order to revert U.S. Navy aircraft carriers to using steam power instead of modern electromagnetic systems. He expressed his preference for steam during a speech on the USS George Washington, mentioning it as more reliable and simpler to fix than current technologies.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to sign an executive order to use steam power for Navy aircraft carriers.
- He spoke to Navy personnel on the USS George Washington in Japan about this decision.
- Trump criticized the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for being complex and costly.
- He mentioned steam-powered systems as easier to repair and more efficient.
- The Navy uses EMALS on its Gerald R. Ford-class carriers, citing benefits for aircraft efficiency and lifespan.
- Trump has been a long-standing critic of the Navy's shift from steam to electromagnetic systems.
- It is unclear when or if Trump will officially issue the executive order.
