USS Abraham Lincoln crew concerns: Sen. Ruben Gallego blames Donald Trump administration, US-Iran war for USS Lincoln conditions

Sen. Gallego reacted to reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, saying they are ongoing and blaming the Trump administration's leadership and the war with Iran for the ship's extended deployment.

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