President Donald Trump honored Purple Heart recipients at the White House on Aug. 7.
Trump hosted the afternoon event at the White House in honor of National Purple Heart Day, which is observed every Aug. 7 to spotlight the achievements of service members who were wounded or killed in action.
He recognized nearly 100 Purple Heart recipients, including former Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita.
“We’re here to honor and celebrate the unyielding patriotism and grit and devotion to America’s Purple Heart veterans. … Today, we give our everlasting thanks to you and your unbelievable families,” the president said.
Trump was joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, Veterans Affairs Undersecretary Sam Brown, and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff….
Trump Honors Purple Heart Recipients
