so trump ordering the ship to be covered was fake news by some people with tds.
The name of USS John S. McCain was not obscured during the POTUS visit to Yokosuka on Memorial Day. The Navy is proud of that ship, its crew, its namesake and its heritage.
— Navy Chief of Information (@chinfo)
May 30, 2019
I was not informed about anything having to do with the Navy Ship USS John S. McCain during my recent visit to Japan. Nevertheless,
@FLOTUS and I loved being with our great Military Men and Women - what a spectacular job they do!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
May 30, 2019
Per
@ckubeNBC: A spokesperson for US Pacific Fleet said the picture of the tarp is from Friday and it
was taken down on Saturday.
"All ships remained in normal configuration
during POTUS' visit,” CDR Nate Christensen said.
https://t.co/6is616izgd
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC)
May 30, 2019