Trump’s “Battleship” Vision: A Reality Check
On December 22, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the Golden Fleet initiative at Mar-a-Lago, revealing plans for a new “Trump-class” battleship. The President proclaimed the ships would be the most powerful ever built and help maintain U.S. military supremacy. However, experts quickly pointed out the obsolescence of battleships, which have been eclipsed by modern naval technology. Defense analysts like Mark Cancian believe the project is unrealistic due to the costs, design timeline, and a misalignment with current naval strategies.
John Q. Hosedrinker