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Trump Faces Backlash Over Coffin Photo Campaign Stunt

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash for using a photo of himself saluting a soldier's coffin to promote his campaign.
Critics including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego condemned the action as disgraceful.
During the dignified transfer of six U.S. Army service members, Trump wore a hat sold on his merchandise site.
The Iran conflict has killed 13 U.S. service members, intensifying outrage over fundraising.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash for using a photo of himself saluting a soldier's coffin to promote his campaign.
Critics including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego condemned the action as disgraceful.
During the dignified transfer of six U.S. Army service members, Trump wore a hat sold on his merchandise site.
The Iran conflict has killed 13 U.S. service members, intensifying outrage over fundraising.