Trump slur on San Diego clashes with carrier return
💡 Why it matters
San Diego's dual role as a civilian target and fleet homeport means any real conflict would strain both local communities and military readiness, with the Lincoln's exhausted crew showing the human cost is already accumulating.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump's suggestion that Iran could strike Los Angeles and San Diego 'dangerous, if not treasonous.' The USS Abraham Lincoln finally docked in San Diego on Thursday after a nearly year-long deployment that set a U.S. Navy record for consecutive.
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📡 Where we spotted it (4)
The Guardian
Trump’s LA and San Diego comments ‘dangerous, if not treasonous’, says Newsom – US politics live
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The Guardian
USS Lincoln carrier to return to port in San Diego after record-breaking deployment – US politics live
1d ago
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The Guardian
USS Abraham Lincoln scheduled to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea
1d ago
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BBC News
USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission
8h ago
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