Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly rejected reports claiming food shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, asserting that both vessels have over 30 days of food supplies. He labeled the reports as 'fake news' and emphasized that the US Navy maintains robust logistics to support its operations at sea. The US Navy also issued a statement dismissing the allegations, highlighting their unmatched capability to sustain deployed ships and the routine adjustments made to menus for operational efficiency. Despite the Navy's denial, Congressman Mike Levin expressed concern and called for a Congressional investigation into the matter, suggesting that service members might be rationing food and lacking fresh produce. The controversy has even drawn mockery from Iranian officials, who referenced previous sanitation issues aboard another US Navy ship. Hegseth reaffirmed that sailors 'deserve the best' and receive adequate provisions.