Trump Tries to Claim That 18 Dead Soldiers Is a Good Thing, Actually
The New Republic reports that President Donald Trump is attempting to frame the death of 18 U.S. service members in the Iran military conflict as a positive outcome by comparing the toll to higher casualties in past wars like Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, and Korea. Trump posted a comparison on Truth Social, listing death tolls and durations of various conflicts, including the Iran conflict (4 months, 18 dead). The article criticizes Trump for using service member deaths for self-promotion, citing his behavior at dignified transfers—wearing a gaudy hat at one, skipping another, and using a third for content against families' wishes. The piece notes that following the collapse of Trump's ceasefire deal, at least four more U.S. service members were killed, bringing the total to 18, with roughly 500 injured, according to the Department of Defense. The article also includes unrelated coverage of Trump's legal battle with E. Jean Carroll.
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