The
nuclear-powered carrier left San Diego on November 21, 2025, logging over 240
straight days at sea for U.S. operations against Iran, with families and crew
reporting broken toilets, no hot water, hygiene shortages, water issues, and
sailors attempting to go overboard.
Trump defended the ship, citing a retired admiral who called it beautifully maintained, and rebuked a CNN reporter as fake news during a heated exchange.
The Navy faces growing calls for accountability as a relief carrier heads to the region, amid divided reactions from veterans and media.