Trump Proposes 'Trump Class' Battleships for Navy's New Fleet

President Trump announced plans for a new class of battleships, dubbed the ‘Trump Class’, at his Mar-A-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. The ships will be significantly larger than current destroyers, with a planned 30,000-40,000 tons, and will be capable of using advanced weapons systems. The Navy plans to launch a competition to find a vendor and procure the first ship in 2030. The announcement follows several recent changes to the Navy’s fleet composition, including a shift away from the Constellation-class frigate. The President also expressed his desire to discuss production practices with defense contractors, including the need for more production plants and executive compensation.