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Ivanka Trump’s Veterans Day Tribute Takes An Embarrassing Turn

Suddenly, it's all about service

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A Veterans Day tribute from Ivanka Trump might have been expected to attract a few patriotic messages. But once she praised the sacrifices of American service members, social media users had a few questions about the military service record of the man who made her famous.

“Today, we honor the courageous men and women who have served our country. Your unwavering sacrifices and commitment inspire us all. God Bless our great Veterans!” Ivanka wrote on Wednesday.

The replies quickly took a different direction.

“Your father dodged the military 5 times. Sit this one out,” one user responded.

Others brought up Donald Trump’s five draft deferments during the Vietnam War. He received four student deferments before being medically disqualified in 1968. The reason given was bone spurs in his heels, a medical explanation that has followed him through years of political campaigns.

The criticism also revived Trump’s reported comments about American troops. In 2020, The Atlantic reported that he had called Americans killed in war “losers” and described Marines who died at Belleau Wood as “suckers.” Trump denied making the remarks.

Trump also faced backlash in 2015 after questioning the war hero status of the late Senator John McCain, who spent more than five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

“He’s not a war hero,” Trump said. “He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.”

That history gave commenters plenty to bring up beneath Ivanka’s Veterans Day message.

The Iran war added another point of contention. On Wednesday, Trump used his Veterans Day address at Arlington National Cemetery to defend the military campaign, declaring: “We want to make sure we have a total victory, not a 93% victory.”

He also acknowledged American casualties, saying: “We lost 18 beautiful souls.”

Featured image via X screengrab 

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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