Donald Trump Says USS Lincoln Reports Are 'Fake' and Berates CNN Reporter
Trump dismissed reports of food shortages and hygiene concerns on the USS Abraham Lincoln as "fake" Monday.
President Donald Trump dismissed as "fake" reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during a tense exchange with CNN reporter Kristen Holmes in the Oval Office. Trump claimed that food and hygiene on the ship were fine, contrasting with the views of an admiral who had been on ships for longer periods. The president interrupted Holmes, warning her to be quiet and calling her a "fake reporter."
CNN stood by its reporting, stating that Holmes asked a relevant and newsworthy question. The Pentagon and Navy have denied claims of food shortages, plumbing issues, and declining mental health among sailors, saying that the deployment's length does not warrant such concerns.
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