Multiple sources are confirming a story about Trump’s contempt for the military, which said, among other things, that Trump called soldiers “suckers” and dead service members “losers.”
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson teaches American history at Boston College. She is the author of a number of books, most recently, How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America. She writes the popular nightly newsletter Letters from an American. Follow her on Twitter: @HC_Richardson.
ALL POSTS BY Heather Cox Richardson
September 4, 2020The Atlantic published a story detailing Trump’s contempt for military service and the self-sacrifice of those killed in the line of duty. Trump is reacting with panic.
September 3, 2020Why is Trump so hell-bent on reelection? He has made it clear he doesn’t particularly like the job.
September 2, 2020And, Michael Flynn doesn't get a "get out of jail free card"
September 1, 2020Trump is exaggerating the violence in cities to the point of caricature — countering statements by local and state law enforcement.
August 31, 2020Trump is clearly trying to change the national narrative from his disastrous response to the coronavirus and the economic crash to the idea that he alone can protect white Americans from their dangerous Black neighbors.
August 30, 2020The pandemic, street protests, Russian meddling, election security?
August 28, 2020The White House, the people’s house, was turned into the background for a political rally, emblazoned with flags and sporting jumbotrons that spelled out “Trump/Pence.”
August 27, 2020Natural, social and political turmoil at record levels
August 26, 2020The Hatch Act has no authority according to this administration
