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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Brendan Rascius

Trump celebrates ‘perfect’ check-up while wounded soldiers recover steps away

Donald Trump Walter Reed (Organization)
  • Donald Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his second medical check-up since October, stating everything "checked out PERFECTLY."
  • During his visit, Trump met with service members but did not see 14 troops wounded in the ongoing Iran war who were recovering at the facility.
  • A military official and the family of one soldier confirmed to CBS News that these 14 troops, injured during Operation Epic Fury, were not among those Trump met.
  • A White House spokesperson declined to explain why Trump did not meet with the wounded soldiers, stating he was "honored to meet with our amazing service members and medical staff."
  • The Iran war has resulted in 409 American troops injured and 13 dead, with many treated at Walter Reed, and Trump has previously faced scrutiny for comments regarding wounded service members.

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Trump made time to visit with soldiers during recent trip to Walter Reed, just not any injured in Iran war: report

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