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Trump praises himself as ‘aesthetic person’ as he announces new US warships

Trump announces he will co-lead design of US Navy ships: 'I'm a very aesthetic person'
  • Donald Trump announced he will co-lead the design of new US Navy ships, to be named the 'Trump-class' vessels.
  • The announcement was made at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, 22 December.
  • These ships are expected to be ready in the early 2030s, with the first, USS Defiant, described as the 'largest, deadliest and most versatile' warship.
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also be involved in the design, alongside Trump, who cited his 'aesthetic' qualities.
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