Washington Week with The Atlantic

Carrier conditions become symbol of Iran war miscalculation

Season 2026 Episode 33 | 10m 42s

The Iran war is a shadow over President Trump and over the Republican Party. The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea since last November, and reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions. The panel discusses the political impact as the conflict drags on.

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