Medal of Honor from Trump? He dishonored military
As reported in the Post, President Donald Trump will present the Medal of Honor to Vietnam veteran James McCloughan. (“Michigan Vietnam vet is Trump’s 1st Medal of Honor recipient,” Tuesday)
As a veteran, I salute McCloughan. Also, as a veteran, I feel that Trump being involved in any ceremony honoring the men and women who have served this country is hypocritical and a disgrace.
Trump’s remarks over the years regarding the military show his disdain. On his prep school years: “I received more training militarily than a lot of guys that go into the military.”
During an interview with Howard Stern, speaking about his sexual activity and avoiding STDs: “It is my personal Vietnam. I feel like a great and very brave soldier.”
On Sen. John McCain, who was a prisoner of war for over five years: “He’s not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured. OK?”
During his presidential campaign, a combat wounded veteran gave Trump his Purple Heart. Trump’s response: “I always wanted to get the Purple Heart — this was much easier.”
Enough said.