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Gold Star families who lost their loved ones during the Biden-Harris administration's clusterfrack [sic] in the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, released a joint statement and individual YouTube responses over the weekend in which VP Kamala Harris made a political attack and lies against former President Donald J. Trump.
Harris either did not do her due diligence or didn't care to consider facts when on Saturday she attacked Trump for visiting Arlington National Cemetery to honor the 13 U.S. service men and women who died during the botched withdrawal which Harris approved.
The families released a joint statement that pointed out to the empty suit Harris that they personally invited Trump to attend the event at ANC and that they were “appalled” by her attacks on social media, saying that she “disgracefully twisted this sacred moment into a political ploy.”
“Vice President Harris bears responsibility for the deaths of our sons and daughters,” they stated. “Despite our multiple requests for a meeting to discuss the loss of our loved ones, Vice President Harris has repeatedly ignored us, showing a complete lack of empathy and accountability. This refusal to face the consequences of her administration’s decisions is a deep betrayal to us as Gold Star families.”
“President Trump, on the other hand, has been the only Commander-in-Chief to consistently recognize the heroism of our children,” they continued. “His attendance at Arlington was not for political gain but to stand with us, to grieve with us, and to honor the legacy of those who gave everything for this nation. His leadership during his time in office was strong, and we have no doubt that if he were still Commander-in-Chief, our children would be alive today.”
“Vice President Harris bears responsibility for the deaths of our sons and daughters,” they stated. “Despite our multiple requests for a meeting to discuss the loss of our loved ones, Vice President Harris has repeatedly ignored us, showing a complete lack of empathy and accountability. This refusal to face the consequences of her administration’s decisions is a deep betrayal to us as Gold Star families.”
“President Trump, on the other hand, has been the only Commander-in-Chief to consistently recognize the heroism of our children,” they continued. “His attendance at Arlington was not for political gain but to stand with us, to grieve with us, and to honor the legacy of those who gave everything for this nation. His leadership during his time in office was strong, and we have no doubt that if he were still Commander-in-Chief, our children would be alive today.”
They also said that Harris has proven her incompetence and is "unfit to serve" as president, adding that she “lacks the judgment, compassion, and leadership required for the position,” not adding that she also lacks the intelligence as well.
Trump followed up by posting individual statements from the families in direct response to Harris’ post on Saturday where she claimed that Trump “disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt.”
She also repeated the lie that Trump “called our fallen service members ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ and disparaged Medal of Honor recipients.” Nineteen officials, including 13 from Trump’s Paris trip, debunked the anonymous story that claimed Trump called soldiers “suckers” and “losers.” Even if a politician actually believed those words, they would never utter them knowing it would be the death of their political ambitions.
Trump posted on his personal account and team account the following videos of Gold Star families responding directly to Harris’ post on X:
Father of Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, Steve Nikoui, said: “Your administration killed my son deliberately in exchange for political theatrics so you could have a final day of the evacuation coincide with September 11th — ignoring the advice of your generals, the Doha agreement, and countless other veterans and members of Congress.”
Father of Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, Steve Nikoui, said: “Your administration killed my son deliberately in exchange for political theatrics so you could have a final day of the evacuation coincide with September 11th — ignoring the advice of your generals, the Doha agreement, and countless other veterans and members of Congress.”
“You were not at Dover for the dignified transfer. At no time have you reached out to me to offer your condolences, to offer thank you for Kareem’s sacrifice and service. Not once have you honored him by saying his name, so I said it for you.”
“You have disparaged all 13 who have lost their lives, as well as their families, exhibiting your lack of gratitude by your silence. I agree with you on one thing, that a person like you should never and will never stand behind the seal of presidency.”
“You are a DEI vice president and contrary to our kids, the worst that America has to offer.”
Mark Schmitz, Gold Star Father of Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz said:Message to Kamala from Steve Nikoui, Gold Star Father of Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui pic.twitter.com/Qm0M8VVMxG
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
“Here we are on a beautiful holiday weekend day, I gotta stop what I’m doing, spending time with what’s left of my family, to address a heinous, vile, and disgusting post put out by Kamala Harris trying to incite those that don’t follow the truth.”
Here's his full message to Harris:
Message to Kamala from Mark Schmitz, Gold Star Father of Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz pic.twitter.com/EyKBNTmmP8
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
Jaclyn Schmitz, Gold Star Mother of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz said the following:“You have never walked a single day in our shoes, our kids were murdered because of your administration, and you are partly to blame for that as well.”
The rest of her message is below:
Christy Shamblin, Gold Star Mother-In-Law of Sergeant Nicole Gee, said the following:“President Trump and his team were respectful. They listened to our stories and didn’t talk much at all. We welcomed them that day, and they were comfort to our family.”
Message to Kamala from Jaclyn Schmitz, Gold Star Mother of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz pic.twitter.com/UvTI1s0Vza
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
Christy Shamblin, Gold Star Mother-In-Law of Sergeant Nicole Gee, said the following:“President Trump and his team were respectful. They listened to our stories and didn’t talk much at all. We welcomed them that day, and they were comfort to our family.”
Message to Kamala from Christy Shamblin, Gold Star Mother-In-Law of Sergeant Nicole Gee: pic.twitter.com/poRZ3Q2G3J
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
Herman Lopez, Gold Star Father of Corporal Hunter Lopez, who said the following:“I’m not a person who usually takes the social media. But earlier today, your post regarding the incident at Arlington National Cemetery was brought to my attention. After reading it, it caused a reaction with me. You indicated in your post that you support the military and military families. I, for one, have not seen that support.”
Here's his entire video message:
Message to Kamala from Herman Lopez, Gold Star Father of Corporal Hunter Lopez: pic.twitter.com/hq9GSor6QH
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
And the list goes on.
Message to Kamala from Jim McCollum, Gold Star Father of Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum pic.twitter.com/UnOXrpmztu
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
Message to Kamala from Darin Hoover, Gold Star Father of Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover pic.twitter.com/kaGJHdbpi7
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
Message to Kamala from Coral Doolittle, Gold Star Mother of Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez pic.twitter.com/3QAiGmYXbsDuring the cemetery visit, Trump was joined. by his videographer and photographer and an anonymous cemetery worker tried to "physically block" the team from accompanying him and stop them from filming and photographing in Section 60. The worker, obviously was “clearly suffering from a mental health episode,” Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said.
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 31, 2024
The worker was brushed aside and the team carried on, and while the incident was reported to police, the cemetery worker did not press charges.
Cheung later posted a statement that Trump’s team received from ANC about media guidance and rules surrounding the event, saying that Trump was allowed to have his media team with him.
“Only former President Trump may have an official photographer and/or videographer outside of the main media pool,” the statement said. “If any of the other attendees DVs would like to bring media, they must arrive at 7:00 a.m. and be incorporated into the press pool. We recommend against bringing additional media due to limited space available in the press pool.”
Furthermore, President Joe Biden, while poorly serving as vice president in the Obama administration, had his media team with him while visiting ANC’s Section 60 in 2010. Biden subsequently used the footage in an advertisement for his 2020 presidential campaign.
May 25, 2020: Biden campaign ad includes photo of @JoeBiden standing over a tombstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60, on May 31, 2010. https://t.co/q18uyNycId pic.twitter.com/6Y1IvLVSG2
— Jeryl Bier (@JerylBier) August 29, 2024
But that was then. This year Biden and Harris did not attend the ceremony. Biden went on a beach vacation in Delaware, and Harris was off galavanting around with Tampon Tim.
How dare she attack Trump this way.
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