# New Carrier to Replace USS Lincoln in Middle East | Balance of Power, Aug. 13, 2026

https://mins.news/en/video/21697

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-13 23:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmZRka2IdHY

> The program examines politics and global business. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he supports President Trump’s economic blockade strategy and expects U.S. forces to remain in the region for an extended period. The discussion also covers data centers’ effects on communities and Pentagon communication failures.

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