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Rep. Don Bacon demands ‘truth’ from brass over conditions aboard USS Lincoln

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Rep. Don Bacon demands ‘truth’ from brass over conditions aboard USS Lincoln
Rep. Don Bacon demands ‘truth’ from brass over conditions aboard USS Lincoln
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) is open to 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 the
Guardian US
Guardian US1 hrs ago
Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions
Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mount 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 concer
The Hill
The Hill3 hrs ago
Gallego: USS Lincoln concerns prove Trump views service members as ‘toys’
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) said Sunday the reported mental health concerns among service members 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
HuffPost
HuffPost1 days ago
Bill Maher Slams Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln: 'It Just Makes My Blood Boil'
Bill Maher Slams Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln: 'It Just Makes My Blood Boil'  HuffPost
New York Post
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Trump, Hegseth deny concerns of poor conditions, low morale reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
US President Donald Trump that the over-260-day deployment was “not nearly long enough” when asked by reporters if he believed the deployment had gone on too long.
New York Times
New York Times1 days ago
Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
CNN
CNN1 days ago
Wife of service member aboard USS Lincoln: ‘My husband is appalled at the conditions’
Wife of service member aboard USS Lincoln: ‘My husband is appalled at the conditions’  CNN
NBC News
NBC News1 days ago
Trump downplays concerns about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns from families of service members about the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. When asked by NBC News whether the deployments have gone on for too long, Trump replied “not nearly long enough.” NBC News’ Monica Alba reports.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg1 days ago
Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, amid an uproar from service members’ families as its deployment to the Middle East approaches nine months.
The Age
The Age2 days ago
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Reports of food shortages and mental health issues during the carrier’s extended Middle East deployment have led to calls from leading Democrats for answers.
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Reports of food shortages and mental health issues during the carrier’s extended Middle East deployment have led to calls from leading Democrats for answers.
CBS News
CBS News2 days ago
Hegseth says conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are "completely misrepresented"
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a carrier stationed in the Middle East. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said the carrier has been deployed for 250 days and has not come ashore in over 200 days, setting a record. Defense Secretary pushed back agai
ABC News
ABC News2 days ago
Democrats demand answers about conditions aboard USS Lincoln
The aircraft carrier has been at sea for more than eight months.
CTV News
CTV News2 days ago
U.S. sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln last month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers
Several Democratic lawmakers are calling for answers after concerns were raised by families of sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln about the deteriorating living conditions and worsening mental health during the ship’s record-breaking deployment amid the war with Iran.
Reuters
Reuters3 days ago
Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented
Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented  Reuters
Pete Hegseth pushes back on ‘misrepresented’ claims about USS Abraham Lincoln’s living conditions
The deployment had been expected to end in May but has been extended with no current return date, families said
The Canary
The Canary3 days ago
Desperate troops try jumping from USS Abraham Lincoln to escape Iran war hell
US troops deployed in the illegal US-Zionist war on Iran are reckoning with the consequences of their life choices. Navy soldiers are reportedly undergoing a “mental health crisis at sea” as the war drags on. This has resulted in reports of multiple troops attempting to jump overboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Hell on t
Senators demand inquiry into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
It comes amid reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier’s record-setting deployment.
Military Times
Military Times🏁 first to report3 days ago
Senator presses Navy for answers on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment
Sen. Richard Blumenthal distributed a letter on Wednesday requesting that the U.S. Navy account for conditions aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.