Congressman Pat Ryan, a Democrat and Army veteran, criticized former President Donald Trump's demeanor during a troop transfer ceremony for four U.S. service members who died in combat. Ryan described Trump's behavior as 'pathetic,' noting that while other leaders bowed their heads in respect, Trump appeared to be 'staring off into the abyss.' The soldiers honored were Army 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton. Ryan, who served in Iraq, also highlighted Trump's military deferments during the Vietnam War and criticized the former president for sending others to fight while not having served himself. After the ceremony, Trump spoke at a campaign event in Georgia, mentioning that he offered a ride to Feehan's family on Air Force One.
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Congressman Criticizes Trump’s Behavior During Troop Transfer Ceremony
Congressman Pat Ryan criticized former President Donald Trump's conduct during a troop transfer ceremony for four U.S. service members who died in combat, calling it 'pathetic.' Ryan, a veteran, highlighted Trump's military deferments and expressed concern over his willingness to send others to fight without having served himself.
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Democrat Rips Trump for ‘Staring Off Into the Abyss’ During Solemn Event
Congressman Criticizes Trump’s Behavior During Troop Transfer Ceremony