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Trump's Memorial Day Rant Sparks National Outrage

5/27/2025

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On Memorial Day 2025, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, launching a scathing attack on President Joe Biden and Democrats, labeling them “SCUM” and referring to Biden as a “decrepit corpse.” His inflammatory comments sparked outrage, with critics accusing him of tarnishing a day meant for honoring fallen heroes and further widening the rift in the nation.

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On Memorial Day 2025, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, launching a scathing attack on President Joe Biden and Democrats, labeling them “SCUM” and referring to Biden as a “decrepit corpse.” His inflammatory comments sparked outrage, with critics accusing him of tarnishing a day meant for honoring fallen heroes and further widening the rift in the nation.