The U.S. Navy is considering a major redesign of its new Ford-class aircraft carriers to better match President Trump’s preferred aesthetic for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post.

The President has expressed concerns over the location of the “island” on the Ford-class of carriers, which operates as the ship’s bridge as well as an air traffic control tower and is located more towards the rear of the vessel, with Trump preferring the multistory tower be moved to the middle of the flight deck, like on aircraft carriers seen during World War ll.

Moving that command center would be the second major design change prompted by President Trump, who on Thursday issued a national security memorandum directing the Navy to develop a plan to revert to older steam-powered catapults on future aircraft carriers, scrapping the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) currently employed on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).

What next? Fighter jets painted gold?

Armchair_Politician wrote on Aug 16^th, 2026 at 2:09pm:

The U.S. Navy is considering a major redesign of its new Ford-class aircraft carriers to better match President Trump’s preferred aesthetic for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post. The President has expressed concerns over the location of the “island” on the Ford-class of carriers, which operates as the ship’s bridge as well as an air traffic control tower and is located more towards the rear of the vessel, with Trump preferring the multistory tower be moved to the middle of the flight deck, like on aircraft carriers seen during World War ll. Moving that command center would be the second major design change prompted by President Trump, who on Thursday issued a national security memorandum directing the Navy to develop a plan to revert to older steam-powered catapults on future aircraft carriers, scrapping the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) currently employed on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).

He wants to go back to the steam-powered catapults because he thinks that magnets don't work when they get wet.  True story.

Has there ever been anyone as stupid as Trump?

Armchair_Politician wrote on Aug 16^th, 2026 at 2:10pm:

What next? Fighter jets painted gold?

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greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 16^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Aug 16th, 2026 at 2:09pm: The U.S. Navy is considering a major redesign of its new Ford-class aircraft carriers to better match President Trump’s preferred aesthetic for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post. The President has expressed concerns over the location of the “island” on the Ford-class of carriers, which operates as the ship’s bridge as well as an air traffic control tower and is located more towards the rear of the vessel, with Trump preferring the multistory tower be moved to the middle of the flight deck, like on aircraft carriers seen during World War ll. Moving that command center would be the second major design change prompted by President Trump, who on Thursday issued a national security memorandum directing the Navy to develop a plan to revert to older steam-powered catapults on future aircraft carriers, scrapping the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) currently employed on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). He wants to go back to the steam-powered catapults because he thinks that magnets don't work when they get wet.  True story. Has there ever been anyone as stupid as Trump?

He clearly still thinks he knows better than everyone, even people with actual qualifications and lifelong experience doing their jobs. Trump is a cheat and a grifter who doesn’t know the meaning of the words “hard work”. The sooner he’s gone, the better off everyone will be.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Aug 16^th, 2026 at 2:26pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 16th, 2026 at 2:17pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Aug 16th, 2026 at 2:09pm: The U.S. Navy is considering a major redesign of its new Ford-class aircraft carriers to better match President Trump’s preferred aesthetic for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post. The President has expressed concerns over the location of the “island” on the Ford-class of carriers, which operates as the ship’s bridge as well as an air traffic control tower and is located more towards the rear of the vessel, with Trump preferring the multistory tower be moved to the middle of the flight deck, like on aircraft carriers seen during World War ll. Moving that command center would be the second major design change prompted by President Trump, who on Thursday issued a national security memorandum directing the Navy to develop a plan to revert to older steam-powered catapults on future aircraft carriers, scrapping the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) currently employed on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). He wants to go back to the steam-powered catapults because he thinks that magnets don't work when they get wet.  True story. Has there ever been anyone as stupid as Trump? He clearly still thinks he knows better than everyone, even people with actual qualifications and lifelong experience doing their jobs. Trump is a cheat and a grifter who doesn’t know the meaning of the words “hard work”. The sooner he’s gone, the better off everyone will be.

He's a total clown.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkIKEJPAUzM

Armchair_Politician wrote on Aug 16^th, 2026 at 2:09pm:

The U.S. Navy is considering a major redesign of its new Ford-class aircraft carriers to better match President Trump’s preferred aesthetic for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post. The President has expressed concerns over the location of the “island” on the Ford-class of carriers, which operates as the ship’s bridge as well as an air traffic control tower and is located more towards the rear of the vessel, with Trump preferring the multistory tower be moved to the middle of the flight deck, like on aircraft carriers seen during World War ll. Moving that command center would be the second major design change prompted by President Trump, who on Thursday issued a national security memorandum directing the Navy to develop a plan to revert to older steam-powered catapults on future aircraft carriers, scrapping the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) currently employed on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).

It had to happen, Armchair. Magnets don't work underwater. What's worse is the electricals. You'd be on the boat about to get electrocuted and you'd see a school of sharks - what to do?

I don't know about you, but I'd probably go with electrocution. But why does it have to be this way? Why can't they design better boats?

DL's taken care of that. Top-rating TV star, winning businessman, marvellous negotiator, fab prez and now this, marine engineer.

We will make America great again, no?

You’ve really got to wonder what precipitated Trump inserting himself into the whole catapult thing in the first place. He knows nothing whatsoever about ships or catapult systems and it shows. He should stick to insider trading, corruption and election denial and leave the shipbuilding to the experts, of which he is most definitely not one.

This is what I keep on telling you rooters. Learn to defend yourselves and do it quick. Trump is nutty enough to declare war on YOU if Netanyahu sees you as a threat.

Donald understands the craving of the masses for novelty .
He never ceases to surprise.

Though he is many things,  he is never boring.

A lesson for failures like starmer in the UK.

The public see a boring leader as a LOSER

Great to see our resident lefties applauding the genius of the Trump persona

aquascoot wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 10:18am:

Donald understands the craving of the masses for novelty . He never ceases to surprise. Though he is many things,  he is never boring. A lesson for failures like starmer in the UK. The public see a boring leader as a LOSER Great to see our resident lefties applauding the genius of the Trump persona

Seriously, your social worker so failed to improve your sorry existence.

aquascoot wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 10:18am:

Donald understands the craving of the masses for novelty . He never ceases to surprise. Though he is many things,  he is never boring.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H7Kla_P1m08/hqdefault.jpg

'Attendees frequently leave Donald Trump’s rallies before they conclude, a phenomenon documented by journalists and highlighted in political debates. While Trump frequently asserts that "nobody leaves" his events early, video footage and on-the-ground reporting regularly capture streams of people heading for the exits during the middle of his remarks.'

aquascoot wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 10:18am:

Donald understands the craving of the masses for novelty . He never ceases to surprise. Though he is many things,  he is never boring. A lesson for failures like starmer in the UK. The public see a boring leader as a LOSER Great to see our resident lefties applauding the genius of the Trump persona

Just so. I'm sure the admirals love having DL redesign their boats.

The navy has always thrived on novelty, no?

https://youtu.be/Kfao1s3Tiek?si=41x7OuACeLb6rfzT

Quote:

Trump is also a marine engineer and architect

I am not overly concerned that Trump is none of these things he claims. But it is a shame that he could never be a president.

Dnarever wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 12:39pm:

Quote: Trump is also a marine engineer and architect I am not overly concerned that Trump is none of these things he claims. But it is a shame that he could never be a president.

Or a faithful husband.

How many are marine engineers and architects in this topic?

How many think magnets don't work if they get wet in this topic?

Why do navy ships have to be degaussed?

Trump could not swim even with floaties. And he could not build a model house out of a Lego playset.

tallowood wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 4:03pm:

Why do navy ships have to be degaussed?

Magnetic mines.

But, we all know magnets do work in water it's just that Donald Trump seems to think that they don't.  :D

Carl D wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 4:06pm:

tallowood wrote on Aug 18th, 2026 at 4:03pm: Why do navy ships have to be degaussed? Magnetic mines. But, we all know magnets do work in water it's just that Donald Trump seems to think that they don't.  :D

Reducing magnetic signature is done not for mines and missiles only.
Strong magnetic fields also induce electric currents, statics and sparks starting fires.

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 4:05pm:

Trump could not swim even with floaties. And he could not build a model house out of a Lego playset.

Some antique and medieval ship crews often were discourage from learning to swim so they don't abandon ship too readily  :(

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 16^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Aug 16th, 2026 at 2:09pm: The U.S. Navy is considering a major redesign of its new Ford-class aircraft carriers to better match President Trump’s preferred aesthetic for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post. The President has expressed concerns over the location of the “island” on the Ford-class of carriers, which operates as the ship’s bridge as well as an air traffic control tower and is located more towards the rear of the vessel, with Trump preferring the multistory tower be moved to the middle of the flight deck, like on aircraft carriers seen during World War ll. Moving that command center would be the second major design change prompted by President Trump, who on Thursday issued a national security memorandum directing the Navy to develop a plan to revert to older steam-powered catapults on future aircraft carriers, scrapping the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) currently employed on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). He wants to go back to the steam-powered catapults because he thinks that magnets don't work when they get wet.  True story. Has there ever been anyone as stupid as Trump?

tallowood wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 3:20pm:

How many are marine engineers and architects in this topic?

I am a Naval architect and engineer, not as much money in NA which i why i went for engineering.

Navy ships are all built to exceed Lloyds,Veritas,ABS and ISO standards none of these groups have any specs for EMAL.

US navy carriers are required to meet 4200 launches between failure steam does this EMAL fails between 400-600 launches.

Consequences of failure is a term every engineer is familiar with.

There are 4 catapults on carriers.

If one steam catapult fails it's close off valves repair pipe or seals the other 3 catapults are still operational it's a low tech repair the ships are equipped to do it relatively unskilled work.
Flight launches are reduced by 25% with one catapult offline

If one EMAL fails it the other 3 are shut down. It cannot be repaired while other catapults are operating due to immense voltage and electromagnetc fields.
It's a highly specialised repair unlikely to have spare parts on board to fix it. A single electrical fault can knock out all catapults which is far more complicated than fixing a mechanical steam valve.
This results in all flight operations halted just to fix one catapult.

EMAL is not even close to Navy requirements for 4200 launches between failure when it does fail no planes are launched.

Steam launches planes every 30 seconds it's cheap reliable  easy to fix.
These ships have to be self sufficient for repairs.

Back to the regular idiocy from those with TDS  ;)

Baronvonrort wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 9:53pm:

tallowood wrote on Aug 18th, 2026 at 3:20pm: How many are marine engineers and architects in this topic? I am a Naval architect and engineer, not as much money in NA which i why i went for engineering. Navy ships are all built to exceed Lloyds,Veritas,ABS and ISO standards none of these groups have any specs for EMAL. US navy carriers are required to meet 4200 launches between failure steam does this EMAL fails between 400-600 launches. Consequences of failure is a term every engineer is familiar with. There are 4 catapults on carriers. If one steam catapult fails it's close off valves repair pipe or seals the other 3 catapults are still operational it's a low tech repair the ships are equipped to do it relatively unskilled work. Flight launches are reduced by 25% with one catapult offline If one EMAL fails it the other 3 are shut down. It cannot be repaired while other catapults are operating due to immense voltage and electromagnetc fields. It's a highly specialised repair unlikely to have spare parts on board to fix it. A single electrical fault can knock out all catapults which is far more complicated than fixing a mechanical steam valve. This results in all flight operations halted just to fix one catapult. EMAL is not even close to Navy requirements for 4200 launches between failure when it does fail no planes are launched. Steam launches planes every 30 seconds it's cheap reliable  easy to fix. These ships have to be self sufficient for repairs. Back to the regular idiocy from those with TDS  ;)

Just so. I believe you're a chemical engineer too, yes?

Back in covid, you gave us all sorts of reasons why injections of bleach to do a number on the lungs was scientific, remember?

Strange. When DL just said he was just having a laugh, you disappeared - poof!

Bye bye, Baron.

Baronvonrort wrote on Aug 18^th, 2026 at 9:53pm:

tallowood wrote on Aug 18th, 2026 at 3:20pm: How many are marine engineers and architects in this topic? I am a Naval architect and engineer, not as much money in NA which i why i went for engineering. Navy ships are all built to exceed Lloyds,Veritas,ABS and ISO standards none of these groups have any specs for EMAL. US navy carriers are required to meet 4200 launches between failure steam does this EMAL fails between 400-600 launches. Consequences of failure is a term every engineer is familiar with. There are 4 catapults on carriers. If one steam catapult fails it's close off valves repair pipe or seals the other 3 catapults are still operational it's a low tech repair the ships are equipped to do it relatively unskilled work. Flight launches are reduced by 25% with one catapult offline If one EMAL fails it the other 3 are shut down. It cannot be repaired while other catapults are operating due to immense voltage and electromagnetc fields. It's a highly specialised repair unlikely to have spare parts on board to fix it. A single electrical fault can knock out all catapults which is far more complicated than fixing a mechanical steam valve. This results in all flight operations halted just to fix one catapult. EMAL is not even close to Navy requirements for 4200 launches between failure when it does fail no planes are launched. Steam launches planes every 30 seconds it's cheap reliable  easy to fix. These ships have to be self sufficient for repairs. Back to the regular idiocy from those with TDS  ;)

That's not what TDS "specialists" want to hear.