Lest we forget: Trump accepts a Purple Heart amid veteran controversy
ASHBURN, Virginia (AP) — A military veteran gave his Purple Heart to Republican nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday, prompting the Republican nominee to declare that this was “much easier” than serving in combat.
Trump, who is embroiled in a row over his criticism of the family of a slain soldier, said that a man approached him before his event in Ashburn, Virginia, and handed him his medal, which is awarded to soldiers wounded in combat. He told the crowd at his rally that he has “always wanted to get the Purple Heart.”
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John Bircher, the national spokesman for the Military Order of the Purple Hearts, told The Associated Press that anyone who receives the Purple Heart, a medal that honors servicemen and women injured or killed in battle, is technically entitled to give it away should they choose. However, he added, “for someone to have a Purple Heart, it’s an act of stolen valor. No one who isn’t entitled to the Purple Heart valor should have one,” he said.
Trump, who has made helping veterans a centerpiece of his campaign, drew criticism for holding a fundraiser for veterans organizations but not distributing the money until news organizations asked questions. He’s also made conflicting statements about why he was never called up for service himself during the Vietnam War. A talented athlete during his high school years in a military academy, he received five draft deferments, one of which came as a result of a physician’s letter stating he suffered from bone spurs in his feet. Asked about the deferment at a rally last July, Trump told reporters he could not recall which of his feet was affected. His campaign later said he suffered from the temporary malady in both.
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So, let me see if I have this straight.
1.He accepts a purple heart, a symbol of valor from a supporter.
2.Claimed it was cool and so much easier than actually serving.
3.Took five deferments for bone spurs yet could not remember which foot it was in.
4. Attacked a Gold Star family and their son who served honorably because they were Muslim.
5. Rallied and raised funds for veterans...which he withheld until he was caught.
6. Now. Disrespecting LT. Col. Vindman who has served this country with honorably, wounded and given a purple heart. Why? Because he speaks the truth about a traitor to this country which he has served with valor and honor.
I just can't.
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"Trump, who has made helping veterans a centerpiece of his campaign"
He's done so much for the veterans and the VA.......
