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Trump accused of 'disrespect' over USS Abraham Lincoln

Trump dismissed reports about conditions aboard the carrier, prompting criticism from Gillibrand after the Navy disclosed suicide attempts.

Trump accused of 'disrespect' over USS Abraham Lincoln
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand criticized President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Navy disclosed eight suicide attempts among personnel associated with the USS Abraham Lincoln during its prolonged deployment. Trump had dismissed reports of worsening conditions as “fake news,” while Hegseth had said they were misrepresented.

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Donald Trump
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President criticized for dismissing reports about conditions aboard the carrier

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator who inquired about the carrier’s deployment and criticized the administration after the Navy disclosed suicide attempts.

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Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary who defended the Navy’s handling of the deployment and said reports of deteriorating conditions were misrepresented.

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Hung Cao
R · VA

Acting Navy secretary who disclosed the number of suicide attempts and described resources aboard the ship.

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