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 issued a formal letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding truthful answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The ship has spent nearly 250 consecutive days at sea, since departing San Diego in November 2025. Service members have attempted to jump overboard, citing concerns from family members.
Senators criticized Hegseth and President Donald Trump for dismissing these reports earlier this week. The USS Lincoln was sent to the Middle East as the Iran conflict began and has remained there with no clear endpoint. This situation mirrors issues faced by the USS Gerald R. Ford during its 300-day deployment earlier this year.
The senators argue that the current conditions are preventable and demand accountability from Hegseth and the Department of Defense.
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