The father of a fallen U.S. serviceman has refuted claims made by Pete Hegseth that he, and other families, urged the Defense Secretary to “not stop until the job is done” in Iran. Charles Simmons stated he did not have such a conversation with Hegseth, and his interactions focused on his son’s service record and his own questions about the conflict. This denial echoes earlier reports casting doubt on President Trump’s assertion that all families at Dover Air Force Base expressed a desire to “finish the job.” The Pentagon has emphasized the privacy of individual conversations with Gold Star families.
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As I sit here reflecting on the recent controversy surrounding Trump’s suggestion that Gold Star families may be to blame for the Arlington Cemetery incident, I am filled with a sense of disbelief and disgust. How can a supposed leader throw families who have already sacrificed so much under the bus to cover up his own campaign’s violations of hallowed ground? It is appalling to witness such behavior from someone who was once in the highest office of the land.
The fact that Trump is quick to shift blame onto others, especially those who have endured unimaginable loss, speaks volumes about his character.… Continue reading
As I read about the recent incident involving Trump at Arlington cemetery, where he engaged in a distasteful photo-op near the grave of a fallen soldier, I cannot help but feel a wave of disgust. The audacity displayed by Trump, suggesting that he was set up by the Biden Harris administration, is appalling. The fact that he had the gall to insinuate that a Gold Star family member orchestrated the whole thing is beyond comprehension. How can anyone, especially a veteran, continue to support such a callous and disrespectful individual?
The image of Trump smiling and giving a thumbs up near a soldier’s grave, while surrounded by family members, is truly disturbing.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker