Over the weekend, Gold Star families who lost their sons and daughters during the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 released a joint statement and individual statements that criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for a political attack she made against former President Donald Trump that was replete with false statements.
Harris had tried to criticize Trump on Saturday for visiting Arlington National Cemetery to pay his condolences to the 13 U.S. service members who perished during the shambolic withdrawal, which was authorized by Harris.
The families released a joint statement in which they stated that they personally invited Trump to attend the event at Arlington and were “appalled” by her attacks on social media. They further stated that she “disgracefully twisted this sacred moment into a political ploy.”
“Vice President Harris bears responsibility for the deaths of our sons and daughters. 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.” the statement read.
“President Trump, on the other hand, has been the only Commander-in-Chief to consistently recognize the heroism of our children. 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.” it continued.
The families went on to express their belief that Harris is no longer ‘fit to serve’ in the role of president.
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