Veteran Criticizes Trump's Conduct at Troop Transfer Ceremony
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Army veteran and former congressman Pat Ryan condemned Donald Trump's demeanor during a ceremony honoring four service members killed in recent combat, calling it inappropriate and urging Republican support for a war powers resolution.
Army veteran and former New York congressman Pat Ryan, a two-time Bronze Star recipient, said Donald Trump’s behavior at a recent ceremony honoring four soldiers killed in the United States’ conflict with Iran was “pathetic.” Ryan told a media outlet that Trump appeared to stare off-center while other leaders bowed their heads, describing the posture as inappropriate for a solemn event.
The ceremony marked the transfer of the bodies of 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, the latest fatalities among 18 service members killed since the war began in late February.
Ryan also referenced Trump’s military deferments during the Vietnam era and highlighted that Trump’s sons sit on the board of a drone manufacturer that has contracts with the Pentagon. He urged Republican lawmakers to vote for a war powers resolution, saying failure to do so would make them complicit in the ongoing conflict.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
At a separate event in Georgia, Trump recounted offering a grieving family a ride on Air Force One, describing the gesture as a positive experience for the family.