WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out. Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Trump said “no, they’re not.” Trump also rejected the idea that the ship — now in its ninth month at sea — had been deployed for too long. “No, no, no, not nearly enough,” he said.

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

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been supporting military operations in the Middle East against Iran for more than 260 days.

Reportedly poor conditions for deployed service members on the USS Lincoln are sparking concerns about mental health and safety.