Biden Calls Trump a 'Sucker' and 'Loser' Over World War I Veterans Comments
President Joe Biden calls former President Donald Trump a "sucker" and "loser" over his alleged comments about World War I veterans, sparking a heated debate about respect for the military.
In a heated exchange during the Thursday night debate in Atlanta, President Joe Biden called former President Donald Trump a "sucker" and a "loser" over his alleged comments about World War I veterans.Biden was referring to a report published by The Atlantic in 2020, which claimed that Trump called World War I veterans "losers" and "suckers".
"I was recently in France for a day, and I spoke well about those heroes that died. I went to the World War Two cemetery, World War One cemetery, he refused to go to," Biden said during the debate."My son was not a loser, was not a sucker," Biden added, referring to his late son Beau who deployed to Iraq in the Army.
Trump denied the allegations, calling them "made up" and claiming that The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was behind the fabrication.However, Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly confirmed the comments, adding that Trump had said he didn't want to include military amputees at a 2018 White House event.
The debate highlighted the deep-seated animosity between the two candidates and their vastly different approaches to honoring the military. The exchange also underscored the importance of fact-checking in political discourse, as both candidates have been accused of spreading misinformation.
In 2015, Trump made eyebrow-raising remarks about Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., saying "He's not a war hero" and "I like people who weren't captured".The comments sparked widespread outrage and criticism from both parties.
Why It Matters : The exchange highlights the deep-seated animosity between the two candidates and their vastly different approaches to honoring the military. The debate also underscores the importance of fact-checking in political discourse, as both candidates have been accused of spreading misinformation.
The debate also touched on the candidates' respect for the military and their commitment to honoring those who have served. Biden has long blamed his son's deadly brain cancer on the burn pits he was exposed to while deployed.Trump, on the other hand, has been accused of disrespecting the military and its veterans on multiple occasions.
Key Takeaways :
President Joe Biden called Donald Trump a "sucker" and "loser" over his alleged comments about World War I veterans.
The exchange highlights the deep-seated animosity between the two candidates and their vastly different approaches to honoring the military.
The debate underscores the importance of fact-checking in political discourse, as both candidates have been accused of spreading misinformation.
Trump denied the allegations, calling them "made up" and claiming that The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was behind the fabrication.
The incident has sparked a heated debate about the candidates' respect for the military and their commitment to honoring those who have served.
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Biden Calls Trump a 'Sucker' and 'Loser' Over World War I Veterans Comments
President Joe Biden calls former President Donald Trump a "sucker" and "loser" over his alleged comments about World War I veterans, sparking a heated debate about respect for the military.
In a heated exchange during the Thursday night debate in Atlanta, President Joe Biden called former President Donald Trump a "sucker" and a "loser" over his alleged comments about World War I veterans. Biden was referring to a report published by The Atlantic in 2020, which claimed that Trump called World War I veterans "losers" and "suckers".
"I was recently in France for a day, and I spoke well about those heroes that died. I went to the World War Two cemetery, World War One cemetery, he refused to go to," Biden said during the debate. "My son was not a loser, was not a sucker," Biden added, referring to his late son Beau who deployed to Iraq in the Army.
Trump denied the allegations, calling them "made up" and claiming that The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was behind the fabrication. However, Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly confirmed the comments, adding that Trump had said he didn't want to include military amputees at a 2018 White House event.
The debate highlighted the deep-seated animosity between the two candidates and their vastly different approaches to honoring the military. The exchange also underscored the importance of fact-checking in political discourse, as both candidates have been accused of spreading misinformation.
In 2015, Trump made eyebrow-raising remarks about Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., saying "He's not a war hero" and "I like people who weren't captured". The comments sparked widespread outrage and criticism from both parties.
Why It Matters : The exchange highlights the deep-seated animosity between the two candidates and their vastly different approaches to honoring the military. The debate also underscores the importance of fact-checking in political discourse, as both candidates have been accused of spreading misinformation.
The debate also touched on the candidates' respect for the military and their commitment to honoring those who have served. Biden has long blamed his son's deadly brain cancer on the burn pits he was exposed to while deployed. Trump, on the other hand, has been accused of disrespecting the military and its veterans on multiple occasions.
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