Donald Trump Says USS Lincoln Reports Are 'Fake' and Berates CNN Reporter

Trump said reports about food shortages and hygiene problems on the USS Abraham Lincoln were false. He also criticized a CNN reporter over the matter. The disagreement involves whether the conditions on the ship were accurately reported.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 42d ago

The Latest: Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’

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Trump calls concern about USS Abraham Lincoln a 'fake report'

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Donald Trump Says USS Lincoln Reports Are 'Fake' and Berates CNN Reporter

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Washington ExaminerRight· 42d ago

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The GuardianLean Left· 42d ago

Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’

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