The Unsinkable Trump: A Ship of State in Crisis The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier currently deployed in the Gulf region, has become a symbol of the deteriorating state of affairs within the US military under President Donald Trump.
Reports from sailors' families and texts exchanged between crew members paint a grim picture of low morale, desperation, and attempted suicides among the sailors on board.
When confronted with these allegations, Trump responded dismissively: "No, they're not. " This approach to crisis management – deny, deflect, and downplay – is characteristic of his administration.