US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months agoTrump's Vanity Fleet
The president announced a new class of naval ships named after himself, prioritizing aesthetics despite limited naval knowledge and prompting concern about competence.
US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans for a new class of Navy ship named after himself. While speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the president claimed the "Trump-class" Navy vessels "will be the largest battleship in the history of our country." The new initative will start with two "Trump-class" vessels before being expanded to up to 25 new ships, which is being dubbed the "Golden Fleet."