- A political action committee (PAC) linked to Donald Trump used an image of him saluting a deceased soldier's casket in a fundraising email, sparking widespread criticism.
- The email, from Never Surrender Inc., promoted a 'National Security Briefing Membership' and sought donations, while featuring a photo from a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone attack.
- Democratic officials and veterans' groups condemned the fundraising, accusing Trump of exploiting the deaths of service members for financial gain.
- Fundraising messages connected to Trump have repeatedly referenced the ongoing conflict with Iran since the U.S.-Israeli strikes began, often appearing to be personally authored by him to solicit donations.
- The conflict has resulted in 13 U.S. service members killed and 140 injured since late February.
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