Trump Discusses New Navy Battleship Fleet and 'Peace Through Strength'

New Navy Battleship Fleet

• 🚢 The plan is to start building the first two ships almost immediately, with an estimated completion time of two and a half years.
• ⚡ These new battleships are described as incredible, possessing 100 times the power of older vessels.
• 💡 The technology for these new ships is described as incredible and represents a significant advancement.

Strategic Purpose and Global Relations

• 🌍 When asked if the fleet is a counter to China, Trump stated it's a counter to everybody, not just China.
• 🤝 He mentioned having a great relationship with President Xi and China, emphasizing that the goal is peace through strength.
• ⚠️ The hope is that these powerful ships will never have to be used.

Modernization Decisions

• 🛠️ Trump considered updating existing ships in dry dock but decided against it due to the superior new technology available.
• 💰 He noted that doubling the older fleet would still be a tiny fraction of the cost of one of the new battleships.