Trump’s Decision to Send Aircraft Carrier to South America Will Leave Mideast and Europe With None

Trump's Decision to Send Aircraft Carrier to South America

President Donald Trump's deployment of the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier to South America will leave the Middle East and Europe without an aircraft carrier.

The decision to shift the aircraft carrier to South America is part of Trump's campaign against drug cartels, and it will pull the ship out of the Mediterranean Sea at a time when the region is experiencing increased tensions.

The change is especially stark after the U.S. joined Israeli strikes on Iran in June.

Aircraft carriers have long been recognized as one of the ultimate signifiers of U.S. military power, with their thousands of sailors and dozens of warplanes.

Author's summary: Trump's decision affects US military presence.

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Military.com Military.com — 2025-10-29

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