The White House issued a statement after The Atlantic published an article Thursday claiming President Donald Trump disparaged fallen servicemembers.
In the hit piece, The Atlantic cited “multiple” anonymous sources claiming that Trump called fallen servicemembers “losers” and “suckers.” Adding, the President did not want wounded veterans at his Military parade, because “nobody wants to see that.”
White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah said, “It’s offensive & patently false. The President holds the military in the highest regard. He’s demonstrated his commitment to the force: delivering a pay raise to our troops, increasing military funding, signing veterans reform & supporting military spouses.”
“I’ve watched President Trump solemnly sign letters to the families of fallen heroes. He’s honored their memories by doing more than any modern president to get us OUT of endless wars.”
BREAKING: @TheAtlantic, citing "multiple sources," reports that Trump called fallen servicemembers "losers" and "suckers." Adding, the President did not want wounded veterans at his Military parade, because “nobody wants to see that.”
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 3, 2020
