Trump Faces Backlash Over Medal Remarks

Former President Donald Trump has faced significant backlash from veterans and military groups after he claimed that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is 'better' than the Medal of Honor. During an event at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club, Trump praised Miriam Adelson, a major GOP donor, and equated the civilian honor to the military award, stating that Medal of Honor recipients are often 'in very bad shape' or deceased. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander Al Lipphardt condemned Trump's comments as 'asinine' and disrespectful to the sacrifices made by military personnel. Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs also criticized Trump, highlighting his historical disdain for military service members. Trump's campaign has not retracted the comments, and senior advisor Corey Lewandowski defended them, while Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance downplayed the controversy.