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Trump Unveils Redesigned Coast Guard Cutters Amid Naval Tensions

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump told attendees at a Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving that he redesigned new Coast Guard cutters, saying, "I'm a looks person."
The remarks align with the Coast Guard's modernization as China expands naval power.
The Coast Guard exercised a $507 million contract for 10 fast response cutters, increasing fleet to 77 by 2028.
The modernization is part of an effort to enhance U.S. maritime capabilities against China and Russia.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump told attendees at a Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving that he redesigned new Coast Guard cutters, saying, "I'm a looks person."
The remarks align with the Coast Guard's modernization as China expands naval power.
The Coast Guard exercised a $507 million contract for 10 fast response cutters, increasing fleet to 77 by 2028.
The modernization is part of an effort to enhance U.S. maritime capabilities against China and Russia.