Trump Says Record-Long Navy Ship Mission Is "Not Nearly Long Enough"

President Trump on August 14 dismissed worries about the USS Abraham Lincoln's record nine-month mission — the longest for a US aircraft carrier, tied to tensions with Iran — saying it was "not nearly long enough" and that families were not worried. About 5,000 sailors and Marines serve aboard. Multiple sailors tried to go overboard, and 200 family members raised mental health concerns at a San Diego meeting. Defense Secretary Hegseth called conditions "completely misrepresented." The Navy says it sees no rise in suicidal thoughts or attempts but declined to share its data.