US senators demand Hegseth not 'peddle excuses,' regarding conditions aboard USS Lincoln
Criticizing Hegseth and US President Donald Trump for dismissing the reports, the senators argued that the situation on Lincoln was "preventable" and similar to issues USS Gerald R. Ford faced.
Twelve US senators have demanded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth address and provide honest answers regarding the deteriorating conditions and mental health crises onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The senators criticized Hegseth and President Donald Trump for dismissing early reports of service members attempting to jump overboard, citing concerns from families.
The USS Lincoln has been at sea for nearly 250 consecutive days since its departure from San Diego in November 2025, with the situation on board deemed preventable, similar to issues faced by the USS Gerald R. Ford during its over 300-day deployment. The senators argue that the current situation is a result of poor planning by both Hegseth and the President, exacerbated by the decision to engage in a war with Iran without a clear endpoint.
They have also demanded the Department of Defense inform Congress and the families of the service members on Lincoln about the timeline and plan to bring the carrier home.
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