Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’
President says US carrier is ‘beautifully maintained’ and calls CNN ‘fake news’ over reports of poor conditions Donald Trump claimed he had third-hand reports that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is “beautifully maintained” despite extensive accounts of deteriorating living conditions during its lengthy deployment in the strait of Hormuz. At the White House on Monday, Trump berated a CNN…
President Donald Trump defended the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, claiming it was "beautifully maintained" despite widespread reports of poor living conditions aboard. At a press conference on Monday, Trump dismissed a CNN reporter, Kristen Holmes, demanding she "be quiet" and labeling her reporting as "fake news." The president seemed to support the claims of a retired admiral who said he had heard from sailors that the carrier was well taken care of.
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered vessel capable of extended deployments, had been at sea for more than 250 days without a stop, setting a new record. The Navy Times and Stars and Stripes have reported issues with supplies, water, and plumbing aboard the ship. Several sailors have reportedly attempted to jump from the vessel, leading to calls from Democratic lawmakers and naval families for answers from the Pentagon.
The commander-in-chief's dismissal of these concerns has angered those with loved ones deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, who are facing extreme pressure and dire conditions during their lengthy deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.
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