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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump to the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson, "He knew what he signed up for".
https://www.local10.com/news/politics/trump-speaks-to-widow-of-sgt-la-david-johnsonSiwsan
(26,259 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(175,731 posts)highplainsdem
(48,966 posts)yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)The rest of us would sure like to know, too.
GusBob
(7,286 posts)Probably the worst thing possible to say.
Let me guess: tomorrow's outrage will be: Obama said worse
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)The good way:
He knew what he signed up for, and knew it was dangerous. But he heard the call of duty and answered that call, in spite of the dangers he knew he would face.
And Trump's way:
"He knew what he signed up for, so tough luck. Now watch this drive."
GusBob
(7,286 posts)Think about it: he is talking to a grieving widow whose husband died in combat
Traditionally commanders attempt to reassure family members that their son or daughter did not suffer any pain or anguish before they died. Often going to great lengths to do so
Not this fucking asshole
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)It wasn't the complimentary (first) way that I mentioned. Trump really is a shameless, selfish bastard.
Baitball Blogger
(46,699 posts)All of this call for respect for soldiers is just a ploy. Republicans will kick them to the curb if they get in the way.
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)madaboutharry
(40,207 posts)Trump can't find the right words because he is devoid of humanity.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,173 posts)JI7
(89,247 posts)Bad
C_U_L8R
(44,997 posts)Oh come on... in other times, creeps like this would be run out on a rail.
dalton99a
(81,450 posts)Luciferous
(6,078 posts)spanone
(135,819 posts)phillip mudd
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