Trump's Obsession with Steam Powered Catapults The Trump administration has made a curious decision, reverting from electromagnetic catapults to steam powered ones on aircraft carriers.
At first glance, this move may seem like a nostalgic throwback, but it's actually a symptom of the administration's propensity for meddling with the military's core objectives.
Naval experts have pointed out that steam catapults will limit the capabilities of future aircraft carriers and cost an exorbitant amount of money.