Trump Unveils New Warship, Public Unveils New Eye-Roll

While DW treats this as standard presidential pomp, it's worth noting the US Navy already has a policy against naming warships after living presidents. The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), named in 2009 for the then-living former president, was a rare exception. Now, apparently, we're skipping the 'former' part entirely for a man who famously used Pentagon funds to install a golf simulator in the

White House. The priorities are clear: projected power abroad, personal branding at home. One might wonder if the next class of 'Trump' destroyers will come with gold-plated anchors or mandatory golf courses. This isn't just about a name; it’s about the grotesque personalization of the military-industrial complex, turning tools of war into monuments for ego, while veterans struggle and domestic

infrastructure crumbles. Who needs bridges when you have a floating tribute?

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