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Trump Downplays Troop Injuries from 2020 Iranian Missile Attack

Former President dismisses traumatic brain injuries of over 100 US soldiers as 'headaches' during campaign event.

  • At a Milwaukee campaign stop, Trump minimized the 2020 Iranian missile strike injuries, calling them mere 'headaches.'
  • The 2020 attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq left more than 100 US service members with traumatic brain injuries.
  • Trump's comments echo his initial downplaying of the injuries shortly after the attack, which drew criticism from veterans' groups.
  • Many affected soldiers received Purple Hearts, with some still suffering from long-term effects such as memory loss and vision problems.
  • Trump's remarks have reignited controversy during his current presidential campaign, with critics emphasizing his history of dismissing military service and injuries.
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