Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed claims regarding poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting that they have been exaggerated. Since January, the aircraft carrier has been actively engaged in missions in the Middle East. Concerns have been raised by Democratic lawmakers about the impact of prolonged deployment on the crew's well-being. Meanwhile, the USS George Washington is en route to the region as a replacement.

Concerns have been raised about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, with claims of food shortages and sailors’ mental health struggles

The USS Abraham Lincoln had its stay extended after President Donald Trump started a war with Iran. There’s no end in sight.