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Trump Orders USS Abraham Lincoln Replace, Says “Right Now”

8/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the USS Abraham Lincoln will depart “right now or very shortly” and that USS George Washington will replace it.
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed families’ concerns about the carrier’s deployment, noting they reported food shortages, worsening mental health, and jump-over-board attempts.
Vice President JD Vance said the Iran war’s goals are oil and gas for Americans and preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the USS Abraham Lincoln will depart “right now or very shortly” and that USS George Washington will replace it.
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed families’ concerns about the carrier’s deployment, noting they reported food shortages, worsening mental health, and jump-over-board attempts.
Vice President JD Vance said the Iran war’s goals are oil and gas for Americans and preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.