Harris Criticized for Exploiting Grief at Ceremony
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Posted 82 days ago
**Outrage** erupted as Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to politicize a solemn ceremony honoring the Gold Star families of service members killed during the flawed Afghanistan withdrawal.
Harris’s comments come on the heels of former President Donald Trump's respectful visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where he was invited by the families to pay tribute on the third anniversary of their loss.
The Vice President's remarks were received with swift backlash from those grieving parents, who accused her of exploiting their grief for political gain. One mother, Jaclyn Schmitz, condemned Harris, stating, “You have never walked a single day in our shoes. Our kids were murdered because of your administration. And you are partly to blame for that as well.”
The serious charge of negligence lies heavily on Harris and President Biden, whose leadership during the Afghanistan evacuation has faced fierce scrutiny. Harris’s efforts to undermine Trump at this event, which was organized by families directly affected by this tragedy, have been characterized as both insensitive and disingenuous.
Families expressed profound frustration over the lack of outreach from Harris over the past three years. They criticized her for failing to provide them with the closure they desperately sought after their loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
In contrast, Trump has reportedly reached out and offered comfort to the grieving families, acting in a role that they felt was absent from Harris’s tenure as Vice President. “President Trump shows up. The President Trump takes the time to hear our loved ones' stories,” remarked Christy Shamblin, reflecting on the stark difference between Trump’s support and Harris’s dismissive approach.
Harris's statement asserting her commitment to honoring military service has been met with skepticism. Several Gold Star family members called her out for her perceived failure in both judgment and empathy. This outcry highlights a growing perception that the current administration is out of touch with the realities facing military families.
The ongoing narrative surrounding the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan continues to tarnish the current administration’s reputation while bolstering Trump’s image among those who value military sacrifice and leadership in times of crisis.
In a time when true respect for the fallen is paramount, it becomes clear that the sincerity of one's actions speaks louder than words. Harris’s attempt at political maneuvering has resulted in significant backlash, solidifying the divide between those who prioritize genuine compassion for military families and those who seek to gain from their loss.
Sources:
thefederalist.com
thefederalist.com
twitchy.com
Harris’s comments come on the heels of former President Donald Trump's respectful visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where he was invited by the families to pay tribute on the third anniversary of their loss.
The Vice President's remarks were received with swift backlash from those grieving parents, who accused her of exploiting their grief for political gain. One mother, Jaclyn Schmitz, condemned Harris, stating, “You have never walked a single day in our shoes. Our kids were murdered because of your administration. And you are partly to blame for that as well.”
The serious charge of negligence lies heavily on Harris and President Biden, whose leadership during the Afghanistan evacuation has faced fierce scrutiny. Harris’s efforts to undermine Trump at this event, which was organized by families directly affected by this tragedy, have been characterized as both insensitive and disingenuous.
Families expressed profound frustration over the lack of outreach from Harris over the past three years. They criticized her for failing to provide them with the closure they desperately sought after their loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
In contrast, Trump has reportedly reached out and offered comfort to the grieving families, acting in a role that they felt was absent from Harris’s tenure as Vice President. “President Trump shows up. The President Trump takes the time to hear our loved ones' stories,” remarked Christy Shamblin, reflecting on the stark difference between Trump’s support and Harris’s dismissive approach.
Harris's statement asserting her commitment to honoring military service has been met with skepticism. Several Gold Star family members called her out for her perceived failure in both judgment and empathy. This outcry highlights a growing perception that the current administration is out of touch with the realities facing military families.
The ongoing narrative surrounding the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan continues to tarnish the current administration’s reputation while bolstering Trump’s image among those who value military sacrifice and leadership in times of crisis.
In a time when true respect for the fallen is paramount, it becomes clear that the sincerity of one's actions speaks louder than words. Harris’s attempt at political maneuvering has resulted in significant backlash, solidifying the divide between those who prioritize genuine compassion for military families and those who seek to gain from their loss.
Sources:
thefederalist.com
thefederalist.com
twitchy.com
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