In Washington, controversy continues to grow over how President Trump treats the families of U.S. soldiers killed in combat. The Washington Post reports President Trump called the father of a soldier who died in Afghanistan and promised him $25,000 from Trump’s personal account. But Chris Baldridge, the father of Army Sgt. Dillon Baldridge, says the White House instead sent him a condolence letter—with no check included. After questions from reporters, the White House now says the check has been sent. This comes as President Trump continues to face criticism for reportedly telling Myeshia Johnson, the widow of U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson, who died in Niger, “He knew what he signed up for … but when it happens, it hurts anyway.”
WaPo: Trump Promised Father of Slain Soldier $25,000—But Money Never Arrived
HeadlineOct 19, 2017