Rep. Don Bacon Criticizes President Trump's Comments on USS Lincoln Deployment, Calls for Congressional Oversight
Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, has voiced concerns regarding President Trump's recent remarks about the extended deployment of the USS Lincoln. On CBS's "Face The Nation" on August 16, Bacon stated that President Trump used "poor phrasing" when he dismissed the hardships faced by sailors, suggesting their deployment was "not long enough." Bacon emphasized the importance of acknowledging the difficulties service members and their families endure during long deployments, stating, "It’s better to acknowledge, ‘Hey, this is hard on the families. It’s hard on the service members.’" He also highlighted the need to thank them for their willingness to defend the country and undertake such lengthy missions. The USS Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months, leading to reports of deteriorating conditions, poor morale, and mental health crises among its crew. Bacon, drawing on his own experience with a year-long deployment to Iraq and time on an aircraft carrier, noted that suicides have occurred ... 
