Trump disputes reports of USS Abraham Lincoln family concerns
President Trump said family members of sailors and troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were not concerned about conditions on the aircraft carrier, according to The Hill.
President Trump on Friday disputed reports that family members of sailors and troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were concerned about conditions on the aircraft carrier.
Asked about reports highlighting concerns, Trump told reporters, “No, they’re not,” according to The Hill.
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