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Trump downplays USS Lincoln's record-setting deployment: ‘Not nearly long enough'
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Konstantin Toropin and Aamer Madhani | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The president's remarks were made in a brief exchange with reporters before an event in New York.
President Donald Trump recently commented on the USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment. The aircraft carrier has been supporting US operations against Iran for nearly nine months, a record-setting duration. Trump downplayed the impact on American sailors, despite concerns about mental health and supply issues.
The president's remarks were made in a brief exchange with reporters before an event in New York. " The USS Abraham Lincoln is being replaced by another ship. Further details on the situation and Trump's comments are available from NBC Bay Area.
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Category: government Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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