USS Lincoln Crisis and Carrier Controversy | California News

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a San Diego-based carrier on its longest-ever deployment, is facing mounting criticism over crew conditions—including low morale, food shortages, and plumbing failures—despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump dismissing the reports. Congressman Mike Levin slammed the Navy’s lack of planning, while the USS George Washington is being readied to relieve the Lincoln, whose return date remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Trump has ordered a costly reversal on the future USS Doris Miller, mandating steam catapults over electromagnetic systems—a $1.2 billion contract already underway—sparking bipartisan backlash over expense and outdated tech. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0589fd4a0bad3504