House Lawmakers Parachute into Normandy to Mark 80th D-Day Anniversary

Bipartisan group of veteran congressmen honors WWII heroes with reenactment jump from vintage plane.

Ten House members, all military veterans, participated in the jump led by Reps. Mike Waltz and Jason Crow.
The lawmakers wore WWII-era uniforms and jumped from a C-47 Skytrain over Normandy, France.
This event marks a point of solidarity in a divided Congress, highlighting the importance of bipartisan respect for history.
Concerns were raised about the safety of the jump, given the GOP's narrow majority in the House.
Participants emphasized the importance of honoring the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation.