Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
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President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard.
Why it matters: The San Diego-based aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, and numerous reports have indicated that crew members' families are concerned about a lack of food and other basic supplies.
What they're saying: Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump said he didn't think the ship had been deployed "nearly long enough."
Zoom out: The Navy Times , The Military Times, and Stars and Stripes were among the first to report on conditions aboard the carrier.
The other side: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said in a statement that there has been no loss of life on the ship and that "a small number of mental health cases were treated."
For the record: "There is no question our young men and women have been pushed to their limits—but they have never broken. They are rightly tired—but have never been out of the fight," Cao's statement said.
Zoom in: Lawmakers from both parties have called for investigations into how conditions on the carrier deteriorated.
Between the lines: The situation with the USS Abraham Lincoln reflects a broader pattern among U.S aircraft carriers, which have gone on longer deployments in recent years than they otherwise might.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information throughout.
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