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Trump’s Purple Heart Remark Sparks Outrage and Disgust Among Veterans

At a White House ceremony honoring Purple Heart recipients, former President Donald Trump accepted medals from several veterans and, while acknowledging their sacrifices, remarked that his own experience with a failed assassination attempt was “not easy” either. The former president mentioned the three veterans by name and recounted how they gifted him their Purple Hearts, referencing his own minor injury sustained during the incident. This remark was met with criticism given Trump’s draft-dodging history. This marks another instance of Trump receiving medals without demonstrating any service, including recently being given a set of Olympic medals during a White House event.

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Veterans Unload On ‘Draft Dodger’ Trump In Scathing New Attack Ad

As a veteran, watching the recent attack ad exposing Trump’s egregious behavior towards the military leaves me feeling disgusted and enraged. The laundry list of his offenses against the armed forces is extensive and appalling beyond belief. From insulting Gold Star families to calling fallen soldiers “losers” and “suckers,” Trump’s blatant disrespect for those who have served our country is nothing short of despicable.

One of the most shocking revelations from the ad was Trump’s unapologetic draft dodging, using bone spurs as an excuse to avoid military service. This blatant disregard for the call of duty stands in stark contrast to the sacrifices made by countless brave men and women who have served honorably.… Continue reading

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