Trump's Response to USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions Sparks Outrage from Maryland Governor
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Moore says Trump’s response to reported USS Abraham Lincoln conditions ‘pisses me off’ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Sunday expressed anger over President Trump’s reaction to reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  “I mean, not only are these conditions and the reports of the conditions heartbreaking. The response of the president of the United States pisses me off. And it should piss all of us off,”…
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Washington ExaminerGov. Wes Moore (D-MD) sharply criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the war in Iran, accusing the president of showing little concern for United States service members and their families amid reports of troubling conditions on the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.
The Guardian USWes Moore, Maryland’s Democratic governor and a military veteran, on Sunday also sharply criticized Trump’s response to concerns about the mental health and living conditions of those aboard the Lincoln.
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“I would have hoped that, since he’s never been forward deployed, since he’s never put on the uniform and sacrificed for this country, that he would have more compassion for the people who are willing to, that he would have more compassion for their family members who are willing to offer their loved ones to this country because they love this country so much,” Moore said.
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Washington Examiner“And it should piss off all of us. I would have hoped that since he’s never been forward deployed, since he’s never put on the uniform and sacrificed for this country, that he would have more compassion for the people who are willing to,” Moore said.
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“I’m pushing for an official, bipartisan oversight visit to the USS Lincoln,” Gallego posted on X. “It’s clear Donald Trump, who avoided active duty himself, couldn’t care less about the health and safety of our service members.”
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The HillGallego: USS Lincoln concerns prove Trump views servicemembers as ‘toys’ Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) said Sunday the reported mental health concerns among servicemembers on board the USS Abraham Lincoln are proof that President Trump does not care about their well-being. “The president has shown that he just doesn’t really care about the troops,” Gallego told host Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week.” “His… lackadaisical…
The Guardian USRuben Gallego, a Democratic senator from Arizona, said on Sunday that problems aboard the Lincoln had kept mounting – and he blamed the carrier’s prolonged deployment on the unresolved war that Donald Trump started in February with Iran as well as lackluster leadership in general from the Republican president’s administration.
NPR NewsGallego also said he had spoken to some of the crew aboard the ship. "We are able to talk to a lot of these sailors," Gallego said. "We are able to talk to their spouses. And this is why I think it's important they allow us a bipartisan group of members of the House and the Senate to go and visit these sailors - something that has happened before - to make sure that we know that they're doing well and that the secretary of defense is not lying to us."
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That has prompted Democratic lawmakers to call for an investigation into conditions aboard the carrier, citing reports of low morale among its 5,000 navy sailors and marines as they endure a record-breaking deployment at sea.
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NPR NewsDemocrats demand investigation Democrats are calling for the Pentagon to investigate and take accountability over the conditions.
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Trump was asked by reporters Friday whether the USS Lincoln's deployment had gone on too long.
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HuffPostWhile the USS George Washington is now headed to the Middle East to relieve the embattled aircraft carrier, Trump was asked Friday if the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln has gone on too long — and stated boldly, “No, no, no. Not nearly long enough.” Manner said Friday, “Think about if you had a son or a daughter on that ship.”
The Guardian US“That ship is moving right now, or very shortly, and it’s being replaced with another very similar ship,” Trump said when questioned about the lengthy deployment.
PBS NewsHourTrump dismisses concerns over conditions on long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been at sea since last November, a record-length deployment. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
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The Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, two leading publications specializing in the US military, have reported multiple attempts by sailors to jump overboard as poor conditions and mental stresses aboard the Lincoln reach a breaking point during its ninth months at sea.
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HuffPostThe Military Times reported that several sailors have tried to jump from the ship. Hegseth told reporters Thursday that this was “misrepresented,” adding, “We make sure every ship, every crew, every captain has everything we can provide them at every single moment.”
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Cao said those aboard the USS Lincoln are the "epitome of American strength and resilience."
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The Guardian USThe Lincoln recently received a visit from the US Central Command commander Adm Brad Cooper, who said in a statement on Saturday that its crew “is a strong team of high-achieving Americans standing tall with immense, justified pride in everything they accomplished”.
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President Donald Trump showed a complete lack of concern for the more than 5,000 service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as it continues its prolonged deployment in the Middle East.
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The Guardian USThat statement came one day after Trump downplayed concerns about what the Lincoln crew was enduring during its record-setting deployment.
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The Guardian on Sunday reported on naval families who denounced Trump and Hegseth for dismissing their loved ones’ experiences, including aboard the Lincoln.
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NPR NewsWASHINGTON — Families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are condemning President Trump's comments on the ship's record deployment.
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“No, no, no,” Trump said. “Not nearly long enough.” Families of service members who spoke to MS NOW said their loved ones have complained that there have been long periods without hot water for showering, laundry services being down, and basic supplies like toothpaste and soap running out.
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NPR News"No, not nearly long enough," Trump said. His comments come amid reports of food shortages, plumbing problems and declining mental health among crew members. There have even been some reports — which NPR has not been able to independently confirm — that sailors have attempted to jump overboard.
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01 Washington Examiner Moore, who served in the Army, weighed in on conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, stationed in the Iran war zone, after reports of moldy showers, bad food, and a shortage of personal hygiene supplies became social media fodder.
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02 The Guardian US Democrats 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 living conditions.
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03 NPR News A U.S. defense official not authorized to speak publicly told NPR the USS George Washington is en route to relieve the USS Lincoln, which has been at sea for nearly nine months
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04 HuffPost Retired Maj. General Randy Manner on Friday accused President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of “spewing lies” about the reportedly deplorable conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and its extended deployment in the Middle East.
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