In a powerful show of support, over a dozen Congressional Medal of Honor recipients have thrown their weight behind former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Their resounding endorsement speaks volumes about the impact and trust he has garnered within the highest echelons of our nation’s heroes.
“We, 15 recipients of the Medal of Honor, having served this great nation in wars, support and endorse Donald J. Trump for President of the United States,” they wrote. The recipients include those who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam, Fox News reported.
“We believe that American citizenship is a revered privilege. We believe that a patriotic nation is a strong nation. We believe that the sacrifices by the men and women in our armed forces preserves and protects American freedom,” they wrote. “We believe that the integrity of our institutions is fundamental to the trust placed in them. We believe in the commitment to the United States Constitution and our solemn oaths to protect it. We believe valor is great fortitude when faced with profound adversity. We believe in the devoted pledge of allegiance to the United States of America. We believe that American veterans should be celebrated and supported by our nation. We believe that our nation must have borders secure from our enemies.”
The recipients also said they believe in “protecting the right for all citizens to participate in free and fair elections.” Also, in what appeared to be a swipe at Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the recipients said they believe that “fabricating military service is beneath the dignity of a veteran and demeaning to those who have served honorably in the Armed Forces.”
Walz has faced scrutiny regarding his service in the Minnesota National Guard. He retired in 2005 after 24 years of service, shortly before his battalion was deployed to Iraq. He has been accused of “stolen valor,” with some alleging that he retired prematurely and did not complete the required training. The recipients also said they believe that “the enemies of freedom must be defeated,” and that “the flag is a powerful symbol of freedom.”
They added: “We believe the United States of America is the greatest nation the world has ever imagined. We believe in mutually pledging to every American our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor. We believe in Donald Trump.”
