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Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that reports describing deteriorating conditions and mental health struggles onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have been "completely misrepresented." This statement comes amidst growing congressional pressure over the ship's nearly nine-month deployment in support of operations in the Middle East.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 01:04 PM EDT
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