The U.S. Navy's Plan to Build ‘Trump-class’ Battleships
The U.S. Navy's Plan to Build ‘Trump-class’ Battleships  
Podcast: WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
Published On: Tue Dec 23 2025
Description: Donald Trump announces the construction of new U.S. battleships that the Pentagon says will be armed with nuclear cruise missiles, railguns, and lasers. Is this a smart use of naval resources? How does it fit into Trump's security strategy? And can such ships be launched fast enough to fill America's deterrence gap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices