Trump claims reports that families are worried about man-overboard aircraft carrier Lincoln crew are lies

‘No, they’re not,’ president snaps after reporters press him on reports of attempted suicides aboard Nimitz-class carrier

By Andrew Feinberg

The US Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Troubles Can’t Be Fixed Quickly Enough

The United States has just 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service, but just three are currently deployed, and two are already in the Middle East

By Peter Suciu, Contributor

Trump's been railing against the electromagnetic catapults on the Navy's newest carriers for years. Now, he's pushing a return to steam.

Trump's memo comes months after the Navy said the Ford's new launch and landing systems helped it launch aircraft faster than Nimitz-class carriers. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike Shen Trump is pushing a switch back to steam-powered catapults for a future Ford-class carrier. Trump has long criticized the Ford class' electromagnetic aircraft-launch system. The change could add billions in costs and force a major redesign, a defense expert said. After years of c...

Trump dismisses concerns over US aircraft carrier, says 250-day deployment 'not nearly enough'

Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Trump said “no, they’re not.”