Former President Donald Trump had an honorable conversation with four D-Day veterans aboard his plane, as he shared in a recent Truth Social post on Thursday. He expressed his admiration and gratitude towards the veterans – Donald Cobb, Steve Melnikoff, George Cross, and Harold Radish. Trump wrote that it was a “great honor to speak with these wonderful D-Day heroes” and told them, “I LOVE YOU ALL, see you in the White House! – DJT”, using his initials to emphasize that he personally posted the message.
During their conversation, one of the veterans expressed gratitude towards Trump. In response, Trump acknowledged this sentiment by saying, “Well, it’s an honor to listen to you. It’s a real honor.” He further added, “I have all the time you want, and I hope you can hear me OK,” as he showed concern for their communication during the call. The veteran could be heard advising Trump to “stay healthy” and emphasized the need for him to “put up a good fight” in November.
In his response, Trump expressed appreciation towards these veterans and stated, “I want to thank you all. And I’ll make you a deal. I’ll see you in the White House in January — you’ll be my first group. I’ll see you in the White House in January, OK?” This statement reflects his commitment to their meeting in the White House and showcases the importance he places on honoring these brave individuals.
In another post, Trump shared a message on Truth Social commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day: “Today, we honor the immortal heroes who landed at Normandy 80 years ago. The men of D-Day will live forever in history as among the bravest, noblest, and greatest Americans ever to walk the earth. They shed their blood, and thousands gave their lives, in defense of American Freedom. They are in our hearts today and for all time.” Alongside this message, he shared a picture with the caption “Honoring D-Day heroes at Normandy, France, on June 6th, 2024” to further emphasize his respect and appreciation for these veterans and their sacrifices.
On the other hand, President Joe Biden faced criticism from online users after an awkward moment during a D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, earlier that day. Critics highlighted how he appeared to sit down on an invisible chair while being escorted offstage by Jill Biden as French President Emanuel Macron greeted D-Day veterans by himself.
In summary, former President Donald Trump made a point of connecting with four D-Day veterans through a personal conversation and shared messages on social media that honor their service and the sacrifices they made during the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden faced ridicule for an awkward moment during the same event in Normandy, France.