Trump Downplayed USS Lincoln Conditions Because He’s Been ‘Sitting On Gold Toilets,' Democrat Says
Sen. Mark Kelly also railed at Trump for having a “lack of interest in any kind of accountability in trying to fix this.”

Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mountDemocrats on Sunday intensified their demands for answers from the Trump administration over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment continued fueling concern over crew morale, mental health and…
Sen. Mark Kelly also railed at Trump for having a “lack of interest in any kind of accountability in trying to fix this.”
Families and lawmakers are demanding answers over reported shortages and mental health concerns aboard the carrier
Retired Adm. Mike Mullen, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Sunday the truth about the reported mental health concerns among service members on board the USS Abraham Lincoln is likely “somewhere in the middle.” During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Mullen said he had “great concern” about conditions on the…
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) is seeking answers from the Navy about reports of dire conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for more than 260 days. Asked by CBS News whether there should be a congressional investigation into the aircraft carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment, Bacon said there should be oversight on the…
CENTCOM Adm. Brad Cooper said the Lincoln's leadership has prioritized mental health as the carrier nears the end of its extended deployment.