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Officials say 'America-hating' media to blame for USS Lincoln outrage - Responsible Statecraft
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon officials blamed 'America-hating' media for reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, launching a coordinated social media campaign across X and Facebook.
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Common questions
What is the USS Abraham Lincoln?
- The USS Abraham Lincoln is an aircraft carrier that has been deployed in the Middle East for over eight months. Recent reports have detailed dire conditions aboard the vessel, which the Pentagon is now addressing publicly.
Why is the Pentagon blaming the media?
- Pentagon officials, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are blaming the media for what they call 'completely misrepresented' reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. They launched a coordinated social media campaign to counter these claims.
How long has the USS Abraham Lincoln been deployed?
- The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has been deployed in the Middle East for more than eight months. This extended deployment is a key factor behind the recent reports of dire conditions aboard the vessel that the Pentagon is disputing.
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