‘He Think D-Day Stands for Donald’: Trump Turns a Day Honoring Fallen Soldiers Into Another Ego Trip and Pulls the Spotlight Back to Himself

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President Donald Trump is accused of overshadowing a solemn day meant to honor fallen soldiers. He skipped honoring the fallen troops of Normandy who lost their lives on June 6, 1944. Instead, the president spent the day reviving old feuds in a self-praise rant online. Trump’s relationship with the military has long sparked controversy. During his first term, he faced backlash over reports that he referred to fallen service members as “suckers” and “losers,” claims he denied. Critics also faulted him for wearing a MAGA hat during the dignified transfer of fallen U.S. troops earlier this year, arguing that he…

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