Trump's Imperious Taste: When Warships Become Beauty Queens The US Navy is considering altering its next generation aircraft carriers' design to appease President Donald Trump's aesthetic preferences.
This potential overhaul has sparked criticism from former officials and naval experts, who warn that it could compromise operational capability in favor of a more retro look.
The proposed redesign relocates the ship's command center tower, known as the island, closer to the center of the vessel. This change would make the carriers resemble older designs, which Trump allegedly prefers.