Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea during Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

President Donald Trump is downplaying concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment in the Middle East

Trump says USS Lincoln’s record time at sea during Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’  apnews.com

The Slatest As Navy sailors endure poor conditions on an aircraft carrier, Trump says their deployments should be longer. Aug 14, 20265:09 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by the U.S. Navy via Getty Images. This story is adapted from the Slatest newsletter. You can sign up here to get it in your inbox every day. D

The president refuted that family members have raised concerns about the deployment’s length and even said that the more than 240-day deployment is “not nearly long enough.”

Trump rejects criticism of USS Lincoln, says deployment 'not long enough'  USA Today