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Veterans Sue Over Arlington Arch as Trump Mixes Praise, Insults

5/25/2026

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Trump Politicizes Memorial

Retired veterans Jon Gundersen and Shaun Byrnes sued to block president’s 250-foot Arlington arch, citing sightline damage and authoritarian symbolism.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a Memorial Day message on Truth Social, praising troops while labeling Democrats “Dumocrats” and “Fools.”
Army veteran Naveed Shah said Trump dishonors the military, citing WWI soldiers, John McCain, Khan family.
The message blended troop praise with partisan insults, extending Trump’s tradition of politicizing holidays.

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Trump Defends Iran

Veterans condemned President Donald Trump’s Memorial Day post as a disrespectful attack on service members.
The White House said Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved a peace-plan template that includes disposing of Iran’s enriched uranium.
President Donald Trump praised the Iran deal, mocked critics as “Dumocrats” and “Fools.”
Warning urged not to rush Iran agreement after defeats of Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie.

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Trump Politicizes Memorial

Retired veterans Jon Gundersen and Shaun Byrnes sued to block president’s 250-foot Arlington arch, citing sightline damage and authoritarian symbolism.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a Memorial Day message on Truth Social, praising troops while labeling Democrats “Dumocrats” and “Fools.”
Army veteran Naveed Shah said Trump dishonors the military, citing WWI soldiers, John McCain, Khan family.
The message blended troop praise with partisan insults, extending Trump’s tradition of politicizing holidays.

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