President Trump’s decision to extend for a second time the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is taking a toll on the ship’s sailors and their families. 🔗: https://t.co/wBEzD78L7R https://t.co/Q0NFB93NGI ...

 President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran.Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirmed earlier in the day that he’s deploying a second aircraft carrier group to the Mideast.“It seems like that would be the best thing that could happen,” Trump said in an exchange with reporters when asked about ...

Military Deployment & Strategy - US deployed a B-52 bomber, fighter jets, and the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, showcasing significant firepower [1] - The USS Gerald R Ford carrier brings 4,000 sailors and numerous aircraft, including F-18 fighters and Growler electronic warfare planes [1] - US Navy requires a beach detachment, potentially in Puerto Rico, to resupply the Ford and support ship-to-shore operations [2] - Venezuela initiated exercises to prepare for potential attacks [3] Political & Security Landscape - President Trump has given mixed signals regarding potential strikes inside Venezuela [3][4] - The US does not discuss the movement or specific locations of military assets [4] - The US aims to combat drug trafficking, particularly sea drugs [3]