It's no walk in the park.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-wanted-uss-john-mccain-out-of-sight-during-trump-japan-visit-11559173470
White House Wanted USS John McCain âOut of Sightâ During Trump Japan Visit
The White House wanted the U.S. Navy to move âout of sightâ the warship USS John S. McCain ahead of President Trumpâs visit to Japan, according to an email reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
The ship was named after the father and grandfather of the late senatorâa war hero who became a frequent target of Mr. Trumpâs ireâand the senatorâs name was added to the ship in 2018.
In a May 15 email to U.S. Navy and Air Force officials, a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command official outlined plans for the presidentâs arrival that he said had resulted from conversations between the White House Military Office and the Seventh Fleet of the U.S. Navy. In addition to instructions for the proper landing areas for helicopters and preparation for the USS Waspâwhere the president was scheduled to speakâthe official issued a third directive: âUSS John McCain needs to be out of sight.â
âPlease confirm #3 will be satisfied,â the official wrote.