More than a dozen Congressional Medal of Honor recipients have endorsed former President Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
“We, the 15 Medal of Honor recipients who served our great nation in war, support and support Donald J. Trump as President of the United States.”
Honorees include those who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam.
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“We believe that American citizenship is a privilege to be respected. We believe that a patriotic country is a strong nation. We believe that the sacrifices of the men and women of our military make America's freedoms… We believe in preserving and protecting it,” they wrote.
Congressional Medal of Honor recipients who supported former President Trump include those who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam. (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
“We believe that the integrity of our institutions is the foundation of the trust placed in them. We believe in our commitment to the Constitution of the United States and our solemn oath to uphold it. We believe that courage is the greatest form of fortitude in the face of severe adversity.
“We believe in the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America. We believe America's veterans should be honored and supported by the nation,” they wrote. “We believe that our nation must protect its borders from our enemies.”
The honorees also said they believe in “defending the right of all citizens to participate in free and fair elections.”
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In an overt criticism of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, the honorees stated that “fabricating military service violates the dignity of veterans, who serve honorably in the military.” “It is a humiliation to those who accomplished this,” he said.
Former President Trump speaks at a town hall event in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on October 4. (AP Photo/Carl B. DeBraker)
Walz had come under fire for his service in the Minnesota National Guard. He retired in 2005 after 24 years of service prior to his battalion's deployment to Iraq. He faced accusations that he had “stolen courage”, and some say he retired early and did not complete his training.
The honorees also said they believed that “enemies of freedom must be defeated” and that “the flag is a powerful symbol of freedom.”
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“We believe that the United States of America is the greatest nation the world has ever imagined. We urge all Americans to reciprocate our lives, property, and sacred honor. We believe in the Pledge,” they wrote.
“We believe in Donald Trump.”
Meanwhile, the Harris-Waltz campaign in September touted support from a “bipartisan group of more than 700 national security leaders and former military officials.”
The Harris-Waltz campaign declined to comment on President Trump's support when contacted by Fox News Digital on Friday.
