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Claimed Iran Bombed Their Own School
After a U.S. missile strike destroyed an Iranian girls' school killing over 170 children, Trump claimed — without evidence — that Iran had bombed their own school, contradicting independent investigations, his own Pentagon, and multiple international observers.
Classified War Plans Leaked via Signal Group Chat
Senior officials discussed classified military strike plans against Yemen's Houthis on Signal — and accidentally added The Atlantic's editor-in-chief to the group chat, leaking operational details hours before the strikes.
Called Fallen Soldiers "Losers" and "Suckers"
Trump referred to American Marines killed in World War I as "losers" and "suckers" and refused to visit their cemetery because it was "filled with losers." His own Chief of Staff, a Gold Star father, confirmed the remarks.
Lafayette Square Bible Photo Op
Law enforcement tear-gassed peaceful protesters so Trump could walk to a church and pose holding a Bible he didn't read. Minutes before, he had threatened to deploy the military against American citizens.
Abandoned Kurdish Allies to Turkish Invasion
After a phone call with Turkey's Erdogan, Trump abruptly withdrew U.S. forces from northern Syria, greenlighting a Turkish military assault on Kurdish allies who had lost 11,000 fighters battling ISIS alongside American troops.
Banned Transgender People from Military Service
Trump announced via tweet — blindsiding the Pentagon — that transgender people would be banned from serving in the military. Four federal courts blocked it. Defense Secretary Mattis and the Joint Chiefs were not consulted.