A military parade in Washington D.C marked 250 years of the US Army’s history. The event featured over 6,000 soldiers and 150 vehicles, including tanks and Black Hawk helicopters.
President Donald Trump spoke at the National Mall, praising the army and thanking soldiers for their service. However, his own military record has been called into question. Trump has never served in the military, despite his claims of being a war hero.
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized Trump’s decision to avoid military service, citing his medical deferment from the military. Haley claimed that Trump’s condition was not legitimate and that he used it to avoid serving.
The Trump administration has also faced criticism for its plans to cut jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is struggling to provide healthcare services to millions of veterans due to staff cuts. In response, lawmakers introduced legislation to reinstate veterans who were fired by the Trump administration.
The impact of these changes on veterans’ care is still unclear, but critics argue that the administration’s decisions are putting the well-being of veterans at risk.
Source: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/trump-military-parade-did-president-ever-serve