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World · 16 August 2026

Democrats pressure Trump over poor conditions on a deployed US aircraft carrier

Democrats pressure Trump over poor conditions on a deployed US aircraft carrier

Photo: Michael Vadon (CC BY 2.0)

The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent more than 200 days sailing without a port stop during the Iran war. Two American military newspapers report the extended mission has triggered severe mental strain, leading multiple sailors to try jumping off the ship. While Donald Trump insisted the trip was too short, a naval commander has now assured the 5,000-strong crew they will return soon.

Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs

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