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Dec 22, 2025 Trump announced construction of two nuclear-capable "Trump-class" battleships he helped design Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The president used military procurement to advance personal legacy branding, blurring lines between national defense needs and presidential vanity.
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- Trump announced construction of two new "Trump-class" battleships for the U.S. Navy — President Trump announced that the U.S. Navy will build two new battleships designated the "Trump-class," which Trump has been involved in designing as part of a "Golden Fleet." The vessels represent a significant departure from modern naval doctrine, as the last U.S. battleship was decommissioned in the 1990s. An illustration provided by the White House depicts Trump's image on the upper deck of the proposed vessel. Military experts have criticized the design as focused on aesthetics rather than strategic necessity.
- Trump announces new warship class named after himself with AI and nuclear weapons — Trump announced that a new generation of U.S. Navy warships will be designated the "Trump-class" battleships. He described them as the fastest and most powerful ever built, equipped with hypersonic weapons, rail guns, high-powered lasers, and nuclear-armed cruise missiles under development. Trump stated he personally participated in the design alongside the U.S. Navy and emphasized AI control as a major factor in the ships' operation.
- Trump announces new class of nuclear-capable battleships named after himself — At Mar-a-Lago, Trump announced his latest vanity project: a new class of US battleships named after himself, which are expected to have nuclear capabilities. The announcement represents the militarization of presidential ego and potential misuse of defense resources.
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Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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