October 23rd 2024.
In a meeting at the Oval Office in December 2020, President Trump reportedly expressed anger over a $60,000 bill he received from the family of a soldier, Vanessa Guillen, for her funeral. The article, published by Atlantic and written by their editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, claims that Trump told his aides that it shouldn't cost that much to bury a Mexican.
According to the article, Trump's comments were made during a heated discussion about the military and its handling of sexual assault cases. During this discussion, the issue of Guillen's death and funeral expenses came up, and Trump allegedly dismissed the bill as being too high.
The statement attributed to Trump in the article has caused significant backlash and criticism, with many calling it disrespectful and racist. The White House has denied these claims, with press secretary Kayleigh McEnany labeling them as "false." However, Goldberg stands by his reporting and has stated that he has multiple sources confirming the incident.
This is not the first time Trump's comments and actions have been called into question, particularly regarding issues of race and discrimination. The Atlantic article adds to a growing list of controversies surrounding the President, further fueling the ongoing debate about his character and leadership.
Meanwhile, the family of Vanessa Guillen continues to mourn her loss and seek justice for her death. Their lawyer, Natalie Khawam, has stated that the family did not request the $60,000 bill but rather it was a result of the military's complicated and bureaucratic process for handling funeral expenses. The family has also expressed disappointment and hurt over Trump's alleged comments.
In light of the ongoing controversy and backlash, it remains to be seen how this will impact the upcoming presidential election and the public's perception of Trump's presidency. However, what is clear is that this incident has once again brought attention to the important issues of racial discrimination and respect for the military and its fallen soldiers.
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