Trump Defends USS Lincoln, Calls CNN Reports Fake News
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President Donald Trump dismissed CNN reporting on the USS Lincoln’s living conditions, claiming anonymous witnesses supported a veteran’s account and labeling the coverage as fake news. The Lincoln has been at sea for more than 250 days—the longest modern carrier deployment—while Navy Times and Stars and Stripes corroborate shortages and plumbing issues. Sailors’ families and Democratic lawmakers are pressing for Pentagon accountability amid prolonged deployment and mounting concerns, with The Guardian noting families’ distress over the situation.
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