Bannon`s War Room Episode 5016: President Trump Unveils The Golden Fleet
Dec 23, 2025
President Trump, the 45th and current President of the United States, reveals plans for the 'Golden Fleet', aiming to enhance America's naval capabilities. Captain Fennell, a surface warfare officer, emphasizes the urgency of revitalizing shipyards and the importance of fleet survivability in the Pacific. They discuss the new Trump-class battleships, which will feature advanced armaments like hypersonic weapons and lasers. Trump also highlights job creation in shipbuilding and stresses the significance of maintaining naval superiority in current geopolitical tensions.
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U.S. Shipbuilding Has Been Systemically Neglected
- The U.S. maritime industrial base has been neglected for decades and needs revival to match peer competitors.
- Captain Fennell warns China now fields the largest navy and anti-ship missile inventory, forcing a strategic shipbuilding response.
Hedge Strategy Raises Force-Structure Concerns
- The Navy's new 'Hedge Strategy' signals prioritization concerns about building a fleet for all threats.
- Captain Fennell prefers a force aimed to 'rule the seven seas' capable of defeating the PLA Navy.
Don't Replace Carriers Before Proven Alternatives
- Preserve carrier strike groups and invest in survivability before retiring large platforms.
- Captain Fennell urges measuring twice and not cutting carriers until proven replacements exist.