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U.S. Air Force Reverses Course on Babbitt's Funeral Honors

9/1/2025

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The U.S. Air Force will provide military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, reversing a previous Biden administration decision.
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling criticized the decision, asserting Babbitt did not die defending the Constitution.
Babbitt is viewed as a martyr by some in the MAGA movement, including former President Trump.
Critics contend this honors an individual who undermined democracy and misuses taxpayer funds.

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The U.S. Air Force will provide military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, reversing a previous Biden administration decision.
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling criticized the decision, asserting Babbitt did not die defending the Constitution.
Babbitt is viewed as a martyr by some in the MAGA movement, including former President Trump.
Critics contend this honors an individual who undermined democracy and misuses taxpayer funds.