Thousands of US sailors, including about 5,000 people living aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, have been facing food shortages, broken plumbing, and exhaustion during a nine-month deployment in the Middle East. The conditions on the ship have raised alarms among lawmakers, with some calling for an investigation into the situation.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea since November 2025, with reports emerging of attempts by sailors to jump overboard and concerns about their mental health. Family members have expressed worries about the crew's well-being, citing a lack of supplies and food on board.
In response to these concerns, US President Donald Trump dismissed them, saying that family members were not worried about the situation on the ship. However, he also confirmed that another ship, the USS George Washington, would soon replace the Lincoln in the region.
The USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment has been repeatedly extended, with no return date announced. The situation has sparked criticism of President Trump's handling of the war against Iran and the treatment of US military personnel.
Meanwhile, a new US aircraft carrier strike group, led by the USS George Washington, arrived in the Middle East to relieve the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.
grim conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier, deployed since November 2025, had created an unwelcome distraction for Trump in his attempt to sell the already unpopular war.
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