Trump denies squalid conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln, says deployment not nearly long enough

Published Aug 14, 06:01 PM UTC

President Donald Trump denied reports of horrific conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for 250 days with a record 200 days without a port call. When a reporter raised family concerns about conditions including plumbing disasters, food and water shortages, and mail disruptions, Trump interjected that they were not concerned. Asked if the deployment had gone on too long, Trump replied, 'No, no, no. Not nearly long enough.' Multiple sailors have attempted to jump overboard due to the strain. The USS George Washington is scheduled to replace the Lincoln as part of a planned rotation. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth previously claimed reports misrepresented the situation, drawing rebuke from Senator Ruben Gallego.