The Steam Obsession: What Trump's Fixation Reveals about America's Military Priorities The US Navy's decision to install steam catapults on its new carriers, ordered by Donald Trump last week, has sparked concerns about potential logistical nightmares and cost overruns.
This move is a telling example of how aesthetics can take precedence over practicality under Trump's leadership.
Trump's fixation on steam power dates back to 2017, when he claimed to have told the crew of the USS Gerald Ford that they'd be "going back to goddamned steam.