During his Senate confirmation hearing, John Phelan, President Trump's nominee for Navy secretary, revealed he frequently receives late-night texts from Trump concerning rusty Navy warships. Phelan humorously noted the timing of the texts, often after 1 AM, where Trump inquires about the conditions of specific ships. He acknowledged the visible rust as problematic and indicated that addressing such issues would be a priority once confirmed, emphasizing the ongoing struggles with naval maintenance amid operational demands.
I jokingly say that President Trump has texted me numerous times very late at night - sometimes after one in the morning, about rusty ships or ships in a yard.
I thought the rusty warship looked terrible and suggested that the Navy should be ashamed.
The brown streaks of rust sometimes seen on Navy vessels are a sign of corrosion. It is a constant battle for Navy warships.
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