Trump's Medal of Honor Remarks Ignite Controversy
Former president's comparison of civilian and military awards draws backlash from veterans and political opponents.
- Donald Trump described the Presidential Medal of Freedom as 'better' than the Medal of Honor, sparking criticism.
- Veterans and political figures condemned Trump's comments as disrespectful to military service members.
- Trump's remarks recalled past controversies over his statements about military personnel.
- Polls show mixed reactions to Trump and his running mate JD Vance, with Vance struggling to gain favorability.
- Trump's news conference, intended to focus on inflation, veered into unrelated topics, diluting the intended message.
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