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Gallego: USS Lincoln concerns prove Trump views service members as ‘toys’
Gallego says the long deployment has hurt morale, while Navy officials dispute reports of food and plumbing problems aboard the carrier.
- On Sunday, Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego blamed President Donald Trump and the war with Iran for the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment, citing reports of poor conditions and declining morale among crew members.
- Deployed to the Middle East for nearly nine months, the USS Abraham Lincoln has spent more than 200 days without a port call, leading to reported food shortages, plumbing problems, and declining mental health among sailors.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reports as "completely misrepresented," while President Donald Trump stated the deployment is "not nearly long enough," a stance Gallego says shows a "true lack of leadership."
- Central Command commander Brad Cooper announced Saturday that the crew is returning home, which retired Adm. Mike Mullen said significantly improved morale and addressed poor conditions aboard the ship.
- Retired Adm. Mike Mullen warned that extended deployments take a toll, noting, "We learned in Vietnam, we deployed for a year at a time there," and suggested such conditions may discourage service members from rejoining.
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