Trump to help commission Navy’s newest supercarrier

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After six years of delay and $2.3 billion in cost overruns, the U.S. Navy is adding a powerful new warship to its fleet, the USS Ford, a first-of-class ship, and first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years.

Even with its $13 billion price, Navy officials say it’s worth the cost and the wait.

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