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Trump Orders USS George Washington to Redeploy to Middle East

8/17/2026

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President Donald Trump ordered USS George Washington to leave Pacific and redeploy to Middle East, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln.
USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea since 21 November 2025, 240 days past its May return.
Reports of mental-health problems and suicide attempts prompted Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to downplay issues after visiting.
Admiral Frank Bradley visited Manila to reassure partners while China held drills near Scarborough Shoal and Okinotori.

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President Donald Trump ordered USS George Washington to leave Pacific and redeploy to Middle East, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln.
USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea since 21 November 2025, 240 days past its May return.
Reports of mental-health problems and suicide attempts prompted Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to downplay issues after visiting.
Admiral Frank Bradley visited Manila to reassure partners while China held drills near Scarborough Shoal and Okinotori.