Donald Trump is facing backlash after focusing one of his Memorial Day posts on his demanding legal situations as he runs for reelection.
The former president and presumptive Republican presidential candidate posted two messages on his Truth Social account Monday morning in reference to the federal holiday. One featured a photo of Trump waving to a grave with the caption: “We’ll never be able to update them. We’ll do it. ” We can never afford them, but we can’t forget them. “
In the second, shared just over two hours later, the former president wished a “Happy Day of Remembrance to all, adding to the human scum that runs so hard to destroy our once wonderful country. “
The post spoke of “Trump-hating radical left-wing federal judge” Lewis Kaplan, who presided over his two separate defamation cases brought against him through former columnist E. Trump also attacked New York Judge Arthur Engoron, who in February uncovered the former president, his two eldest sons and others connected to the Trump Organization for defrauding lenders.
Several of Trump’s critics took to social media and criticized the former president for using his Memorial Day message to talk about his legal battles. The Biden-Harris HQ account, connected to President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, shared a screenshot of Trump’s questionable decision. post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which writes: “Trump is posting a Memorial Day message without any mention of the fallen U. S. military. He describes those who don’t help him as “human scum. “
The X Republicans Against Trump account also attacked the former president in an article, writing that his “Memorial Day article says nothing about our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate value to protect our freedoms, but instead focuses on attacking judges and prosecution. “in his trial for criminals he is not at all worthy to exercise his duties. ‘”
“What about God’s green earth in this country?” wrote Andrew Weissmann, a lawyer and regular legal analyst for MSNBC, responding to a post comparing Trump’s message to that of former President Barack Obama. “What happened to patriotism and decency?” What about self-sacrifice?I am so grateful to those who serve in and out of uniform every day. “
“Where are all the Republican elected officials who share Trump’s long Memorial Day message?” added Ron Filipkowski, editor of the progressive newspaper MeidasTouch and a regular critic of Trump. “Aren’t you proud of the leader of your party and what he had?”Why don’t you post it to your followers and voters?”
Newsweek reached out to Trump’s press team for comment on the criticism.
The former president faces four criminal charges as he fights for a second chance at the White House. He was also found guilty of sexual abuse and advertising fraud.
Trump is expected to face Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, in November. The president said Monday in his Memorial Day message to X: “Since the founding of America, our military has stood for a concept like no other: the concept of America. Today, while generations of heroes rest in eternal peace, we in the light of freedom have continued to burn. May God bless you always. “
A handful of Trump supporters responded to the former president’s criticism, noting that his message about his legal battles followed a message remembering those who died while serving in the U. S. military. Conservative commentator and executive producer of The Benny Show podcast Alex Lorusso wrote under the Biden-Harris HQ account post, “Conveniently, he didn’t mention his first post of the day. “
Trump’s crusade account, Team Trump, has shared several posts honoring the holiday, adding one that includes audio of the former president’s Memorial Day speech in 2018. Former first girlfriend Melania Trump told X: “Today we pay tribute. to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their acts of selfless bravery will be remembered and honored forever.
Kaitlin Lewis is a Newsweek reporter on the Night Team founded in Boston, Massachusetts. She focuses on national news and politics, where she has covered occasions such as the 2022 midterm elections, live election rallies, and candidate debates for Newsweek. It also covers legal topics and stories of criminals. Kaitlin joined Newsweek in May 2022 as an intern before starting full-time work in September 2022. She graduated from the University of Dayton and in the past worked as a news intern at the Cincinnati Enquirer. You can reach Kaitlin by sending an email to k. lewis@newsweek. com. Languages: English.
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