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Trump Fundraising Email Sparks Outrage Over Fallen Soldiers

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Never Surrender Inc., tied to U.S. President Donald Trump, drew backlash for using a photo of Trump at a dignified transfer in a fundraising email.
Critics including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers condemned it as exploiting fallen service members for profit.
Newsom called Trump a "deeply SICK and DISGUSTING MAN."
The controversy underscores ongoing partisan divides over Trump’s handling of military matters amid the Iran conflict.

History

Historical Context

President Barack Obama faced scrutiny in 2009 for the handling of military funerals amid the emotional toll of over 6,000 U.S. service members' deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. This criticism echoes ongoing partisan divides regarding military service and veterans' treatment, highlighted by recent backlash against Never Surrender Inc. for using a photo of Trump at a dignified transfer, reflecting historical tensions in political discourse.

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Story summary

Never Surrender Inc., tied to U.S. President Donald Trump, drew backlash for using a photo of Trump at a dignified transfer in a fundraising email.
Critics including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers condemned it as exploiting fallen service members for profit.
Newsom called Trump a "deeply SICK and DISGUSTING MAN."
The controversy underscores ongoing partisan divides over Trump’s handling of military matters amid the Iran conflict.

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