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Trump Orders Navy to Revert to Steam Catapults | Charleston News
President Trump’s sudden push to scrap the cutting-edge electromagnetic catapults on the USS Doris Miller in favor of old-school steam tech has sparked political firestorms and military headaches. Despite warnings from builders that the switch will delay construction and blow past the 2034 completion target, Trump insists the Navy’s digital systems are too complex — even calling them Einstein-level tech. Democrats are seizing on the move to question his military judgment, while even a former Navy pilot senator warns against undermining naval expertise. The decision adds fuel to debates over…
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