Trump talks USS Abraham Lincoln, prescription prices before Air Force One flight for New York speech

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One for a flight to New York on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has become the focus of growing scrutiny after lawmakers and two military-focused media outlets reported on suicide attempts and declining morale on the 5,000-person aircraft carrier.

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