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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-08-17

Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln

Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin
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This press release from Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was published on 2026-08-17 and titled "Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln".

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Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln

USS Lincoln’s deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded accountability from Secretary Pete Hegseth over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The effort comes after reports of food and water shortages, plumbing issues, and mental health emergencies, including multiple reported attempts by sailors to go overboard. “We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting [ ] The post Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin .
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