Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier

Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.United States President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln during its lengthy deployment as part of the US-Israel war with Iran.Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump rejected the assertion that the families of those on board the aircraft carrier are worried about their loved ones. “No, they’re not,” Trump said.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest?list 2 of 3Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?list 3 of 3Norway’s FM tells Al Jazeera the US war on Iran was not ‘smart’end of listWhen asked if the aircraft carrier had been deployed too long, Trump replied: “No, no, no, not nearly enough.”His remarks follow a series of reports this week, documenting supply shortages and mental health strain on the USS Abraham Lincoln. That includes accounts of individuals attempting to jump from the ship.The aircraft carrier left in November from a base in San Diego, California, and it has since been involved in January’s military operation against Venezu...