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Veterans named as Donald Trump supporters say they were not consulted
Source: The Guardian
Veterans named as Donald Trump supporters say they were not consulted
‘Veterans for Trump’ group formed after comments on John McCain
Spokeswoman cites ‘written confirmation of support’ from each name listed
Adam Gabbatt in New York
Saturday 25 July 2015 17.34 BST
Several people listed as part of the “Veterans for Trump coalition” formed by Donald Trump following his incendiary comments about John McCain’s war record have denied they are part of the group, the Guardian has learned.
Trump’s campaign announced the formation of the New Hampshire-based group in response to criticism of the business mogul’s labelling of McCain, who spent five and a half years in a North Vietnamese jail, where he was tortured, as “not a war hero”.
A number of people were named as members of “Veterans for Trump” on Trump’s election website. “These veterans have pledged their support to Mr Trump in the primary, and they will be advocating for him,” a press release said.
But when the Guardian contacted several claimed Veterans for Trump members on Friday, three said they had never heard of the organisation and had not signed up as members.
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‘Veterans for Trump’ group formed after comments on John McCain
Spokeswoman cites ‘written confirmation of support’ from each name listed
Adam Gabbatt in New York
Saturday 25 July 2015 17.34 BST
Several people listed as part of the “Veterans for Trump coalition” formed by Donald Trump following his incendiary comments about John McCain’s war record have denied they are part of the group, the Guardian has learned.
Trump’s campaign announced the formation of the New Hampshire-based group in response to criticism of the business mogul’s labelling of McCain, who spent five and a half years in a North Vietnamese jail, where he was tortured, as “not a war hero”.
A number of people were named as members of “Veterans for Trump” on Trump’s election website. “These veterans have pledged their support to Mr Trump in the primary, and they will be advocating for him,” a press release said.
But when the Guardian contacted several claimed Veterans for Trump members on Friday, three said they had never heard of the organisation and had not signed up as members.
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Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jul/25/donald-trump-veterans-john-mccain
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