Trump Denies Insulting Troops As Poll Shows Military Vote Up For Grabs

Trump Denies Insulting Troops As Poll Shows Military Vote Up For Grabs

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The transcript discusses a report by The Atlantic claiming President Trump disparaged American war dead during a 2018 visit to Paris. Trump allegedly called fallen soldiers 'losers' and 'suckers' and canceled a cemetery visit due to rain and traffic concerns. The report emerged amid declining support for Trump among military members, as shown by a Military Times poll. Trump denied the claims, calling the story fake. The transcript also covers Biden's reaction, urging Trump to apologize, and highlights Trump's history of controversial remarks about military figures, including John McCain and Humayun Khan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did The Atlantic report claim about President Trump's comments during his 2018 visit to Paris?

He expressed admiration for the military.

He called US service members 'losers' and 'suckers'.

He announced new military funding.

He praised the American war dead.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump respond to The Atlantic's report?

He apologized for the remarks.

He called it a fake story.

He ignored the report.

He confirmed the statements.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a Military Times poll suggest about President Trump's support among active duty military members?

He had unanimous support.

His support was increasing.

His support was stable.

His support was slipping.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason President Trump allegedly gave for not visiting the cemetery in Paris?

He was concerned about traffic.

He had a prior engagement.

He wanted to avoid the rain.

He was feeling unwell.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which military figure did President Trump reportedly make disparaging remarks about, according to the transcript?

General Patton

Senator John McCain

General Eisenhower

Admiral Nimitz