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Trump says civilian award is ‘better’ than top military honor because the recipients are either ‘dead’ or have been hit by bullets
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that the top civilian honor was better than the top military honor because those recipients are in ‘very bad shape’ or deceased.
He made the comments at an antisemitism event at his Bedminster, New Jersey resort, where he lauded Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who long bankrolled Republican political campaigns.
Trump reminded the audience how he had presented Miriam Adelson with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, mispeaking and saying it’s equivalent to the ‘Congressional Medal of Honor.’
The highest military decoration is simply referred to as the Medal of Honor.
‘It’s actually much better,’ Trump commented. ‘Because everyone gets the Congressional Medal of Honor, they’re soldiers. They’re either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets or they’re dead.’
‘She gets it,’ Trump continued. ‘And she’s a healthy, beautiful woman.’
‘And they’re rated equal,’ he said of the two honors.
The comments come after Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, have tried to tarnish the military service of Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Walz retired after spending 24 years in the National Guard, before his unit was deployed to Iraq.
At times, Walz didn’t correct the record when it was suggested that he served in Afghanistan.
He served in Italy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Vance – who also served in the U.S. military – has claimed Walz is guilty of ‘stolen valor.’
Walz defended himself against the charge during a speech at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees earlier this week in Los Angeles. ‘I’m going to say it again as clearly as I can: I am damn proud of my service to the country,’ the Minnesota governor said. ‘To anyone brave enough to put on that uniform for our great country, including my opponent, I just have a few simple words: Thank you for your service and sacrifice.’
The Harris-Walz campaign knocked Trump Friday for the comments he made about the civilian honor being better than the one given to servicemembers.
‘Donald Trump knows nothing about service to anyone or anything but himself,’ said spokesperson Sarafina Chitika. ‘For him to insult Medal of Honor recipients, just as he has previously attacked Gold Star families, mocked prisoners of war, and referred to those who lost their lives in service to our country as “suckers” and “losers,” should remind all Americans that we owe it to our service members, our country, and our future to make sure Donald Trump is never our nation’s commander in chief again.’
Trump’s former Chief of Staff John Kelly confirmed that the now ex-president had called dead veterans ‘suckers’ back in 2018.
The Atlantic reported ahead of the election in 2020 that Trump canceled his trip to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France because his hair would look bad in pictures because it was raining.
‘Why should I go to the cemetery?’ Trump reportedly said. ‘It’s filled with losers.’
(Armani)
Beverly Hills Cop” star John Ashton has died. He was 76.
The actor passed away “peacefully” in Ft. Collins, Colo., on Thursday, Page Six confirms. TMZ reports he died after a battle with cancer.
“John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication and service,” his rep Alan Somers told us in a statement.
His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him,” the statement continued.
John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.”
Ashton is survived by his wife of 24 years, Robin Hoye.
He was the father of two children, Michelle Ashton and Michael Thomas Ashton, and three stepchildren. His grandson, Henry, “held a cherished place in his heart.”
He filmed over 200 movies during his 50 years in Hollywood and was well known for his role as Sergeant John Taggart in the 1984 movie “Beverly Hills Cop” with Eddie Murphy.
Ashton recently reprised his role in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” which was released on Netflix in July.
In June, he attended the film’s premiere at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Massachusetts native also starred in the 1988 film “Midnight Run” alongside Robert De Niro and in John Hughes’ 1987 comedy, “Some Kind of Wonderful.”
During a break from acting, he co-hosted the “Ashton and Davis Show” on ESPN Radio.
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Ozzie Virgil Sr, the first Dominican to ever play in the MLB, has died.
He was 92 years old.
Virgil Sr. began his nine-year career in 1956 with the Giants (then of New York), who remembered him on Sunday with a tribute on X.
He later spent time with the Tigers, Athletics, Orioles and Pirates before wrapping up his career back with the Giants in separate stints in 1966 and 1969.
The MLB wrote on its official X account that it was ‘deeply saddened’ to learn of his passing.
Our thoughts are with his son, two-time All-Star catcher Ozzie Virgil Jr., and the rest of the Virgil family,’ they wrote.
Virgil’s presence in the MLB opened the door for many other Dominican players to follow suit.
Today, Dominican players make up 9.83% of all MLB rosters according to World Population Review – the highest figure of any country other than the USA.
Virgil served as a utility player in the big leagues and had a career batting average of .231 with 14 home runs.
After he finished his playing career, he spent 19 years as a coach with the Giants, Expos, Padres and Mariners.
He was born in Monte Cristo, Dominican Republic on May 17, 1932.
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Travis Kelce is back to playing NFL games in 2024, and now that Taylor Swift is off from the Eras Tour for a couple of months, she has some time when she can once again come to cheer him on at Kansas City Chiefs games. She was there for the Week 1 win and attended the Week 2 victory. She wasn’t there for the Week 3 game in Atlanta.
MORE: 8 photos of Taylor Swift having a blast at the Chiefs-Bengals game
So the question is: will she be there for the Week 4 matchup on Sunday afternoon between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Chiefs? According to our handy Taylor Swift calendar, she appears to not have anything planned that day. Which means we might see her there!
Stay tuned and we’ll see if she’s there.
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