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Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More

Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More
New York Times Wednesday 05 August 2026, 20:11 UTC By John Ismay 1 min read
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President Trump announced the new class of warships in December.

President Trump announced the new class of warships in December. [Image text:] TRUMPCLASS USS DEFIANT
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