From Inspiration to Insult: Trump’s Off-the-Wall Tale About ‘Real Men’ Falls Flat with His Audience

President Donald Trump has sought to politicize the U.S. military like no other leader in recent memory. His recent speech at a Norfolk Naval Base event, initially meant to commemorate the Navy's 250th anniversary, veered dramatically into a personal political campaign, drawing sharp criticism.Notably, Trump’s remarks on the Vietnam War sparked backlash online. While attacking Democrats and reiterating grievances reminiscent of his campaign rhetoric, he implied an inclination to rally the military against those who oppose him. He critiqued past military strategies in Vietnam and Afghanistan, asserting, “We stopped fighting to win,” and bragging about an unyielding approach.However, his bold claims have faced scrutiny, especially considering his history of draft deferments. Critics highlighted that, while voicing military strategies, he avoided fighting in Vietnam himself. Trump’s critiques of military decisions and assertions of American victory seem misguided, attracting both ridicule and condemnation on social media. (Photos: Wikipedia Commons)