"They've been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honor it is to do so!"
"He reminded the world, as he has time and time again, being an American means something unbreakable. We d[...]"
Trump, who received five deferments during Vietnam including one for bone spurs, has a history of seeking military glory through gestures like throwing himself a military parade and accepting a Purple Heart. Recently, he posted a photo from his time at New York Military Academy on Truth Social alongside commentary celebrating U.S. military strikes against Iran. Trump claimed personal credit for killing Iranian leaders, stating it was a great honor. The White House released a video splicing footage of Trump in slow motion with military strikes, emphasizing actions taken on presidential orders. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised Trump's representation of American strength in the video.
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