Derrick Johnson
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It’s beyond comprehension for a president to want his own name on a Navy ship while our armed forces are living in deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln,”
Derrick Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Derrick Johnson criticized Donald Trump over reports that a navy carrier could bear his name.
“For generations, millions of Black women and men have proudly served in the United States military, defending freedoms that too often were not even afforded to them, their families, or their communities.”
Derrick Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Derrick Johnson highlighted the legacy of Black service members in the US military.
“This is a slap in the face to every war hero and every service member who has worn the uniform,”
Derrick Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Derrick Johnson criticized reports that an aircraft carrier planned to honor Doris Miller might be named after Donald Trump instead.
“Donald Trump is making a mockery of that legacy by treating military service as another opportunity for personal branding. Our brave service members signed up to defend the nation, not the fragile ego of one man. America deserves better than this.”
Derrick Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Derrick Johnson accused Donald Trump of using military service for personal branding.
“Donald Trump only wants to serve himself.”
Derrick Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Derrick Johnson commented on Donald Trump regarding reports of renaming an aircraft carrier after him.
“Doris Miller earned his place in American history through courage, sacrifice, and service,”
Derrick Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Derrick Johnson defended Doris Miller's legacy amid reports of plans to rename a navy carrier after Donald Trump.