Several US veterans’ organizations call for president to apologize for remarks about injuries suffered by service members in IraqVeterans of Foreign Wars, a prominent organization advocating for US military veterans, has called for Donald Trump to apologize for remarks downplaying brain injuries recently suffered by nearly three dozen American service members in Iraq. Trump downplays brain injuries suffered by US troops in Iran missile strike Read moreThe group was joined by several other US veterans’ organizations, criticizing Trump’s remarks and saying they showed a lack of understanding of injuries and what US troops face in overseas conflicts. The VFW’s statement stems from Trump’s remarks on injuries resulting from a 8 January Iranian missile strike on a US base in Iraq. “Veterans of Foreign Wars cannot stand idle on this matter,” William “Doc” Schmitz, VFW’s National Commander, said in a statement. Eight of the injured service members were considered in serious enough condition to be moved to the US.

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2020 18:33 UTC