US to Build 'Trump-Class' Warships, Citing 'Golden Fleet' of Priorities
According to Axios, President Trump is pushing for a 'Golden Fleet' of 'Trump-class' warships, described as 100 times more powerful than any battleship. This comes as the Government Accountability Office reports existing naval projects, like Columbia-class nuclear submarines, face significant delays due to shipbuilding industry "triage." While Axios notes Trump’s supposed "obsession over
seapower," it omits the consistent underfunding of domestic priorities. For instance, in 2023, while over $800 billion went to the military budget, infrastructure repeatedly fought for scraps, and social safety nets faced constant threats. One might wonder if this lavish display of naval might, emblazoned with the President's image, will be sailing past crumbling bridges or overflowing food banks.
The focus on vanity projects and unchecked military expansion, while basic citizen needs go unmet, paints a stark picture of where the 'golden' priorities truly lie. Apparently, it's easier to build fictional 'Trump-class' battleships than repair real-world roads.