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.