DNC Speakers Wield 1 Of Trump’s Most Famous Remarks Against Him
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“Every president has honored our veterans and their sacrifices," a former Pentagon secretary said. "Every president but one.”
Former President Donald Trump could not escape his past — and his very recent — comments about veterans and service members during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Speaker after speaker referenced how Trump had reportedly called Americans who died in war “losers” and “suckers” in 2020, while others pointed to his claim this month that the nation’s highest civilian honor was “much better” than its military equivalent.
“Donald Trump does not understand the world, and he does not understand the service and sacrifice of our military,” former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday. “Our fallen veterans are not suckers, they are not losers — they are our heroes.”
“Every president since World War II has shared the belief that America must protect democracy in the world,” he went on. “Every president has honored our veterans and their sacrifices. Every president but one.”
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) recounted how Vice President Kamala Harris had visited West Point last year for the military academy’s graduation, proceeding to shake hands with every one of the 4,400 cadets.
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Despite his best efforts, the former GOP representative has failed to outrun the congressional investigation into his alleged crimes.
Republicans who oppose Trump's Cabinet nominees could find themselves with a lump of coal — or a primary challenger — in the next Congress.
“Anybody who wants to give me heat for doing my job, bring it on,” said John Curtis, who was elected to replace the Trump critic in the upper chamber.
The president’s season’s greetings were greeted with contempt by conservatives for the silliest reason.
The former congressman knocked the "sad" NBC show following the comedian's name-drop.
Bill Hagerty claimed the billionaire's social media takes led to his office being "inundated with calls."
The Bulwark's Tim Miller wrote that the election-denying conspiracy theorist made a "SCENE" at a Turning Point USA conference afterparty.
A sheriff in rural, coastal Oregon says he's concerned about letters asking residents to collect information on immigrants.
Trump also talked about the TikTok ban and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leading the health department.
Following a 5-month absence from the House, Granger's family confirmed she was dealing with dementia.