JD Vance defends Trump for saying a civilian award is 'much better' than the Medal of Honor

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 14:49

Donald Trump awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Miriam Adelson in 2018 — Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for how he praised Miriam Adelson, whom he awarded the Presidential of Freedom to in 2018.
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Sen. JD Vance defended Donald Trump amid an outcry over his comments about the Medal of Honor.
Trump said the nation's highest civilian award was "actually much better" than the Medal of Honor.
Democrats used the episode to point out Trump's long history of criticizing some veterans.

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance on Friday defended former President Donald Trump's praise for a top GOP megadonor that included downplaying the importance of the Medal of Honor.