Klamath Falls, OR— Trump reportedly told the widow of a Green Beret who died in Niger that the soldier “knew what he signed up for” during a phone call on Tuesday.
The soldier’s congressional representative — Frederica Wilson, D-Florida — reiterated to the network that Trump told Myeshia Johnson “he knew what he signed up for …but when it happens it hurts anyway.”
The soldier died along with three other Green Berets when they were ambushed by an ISIS-affiliated group.
Myeshia Johnson was on her way to the airport to greet the remains of her husband, Sgt. La David Johnson, when she received the call from the commander-in-chief.
According to the military, Johnson’s Special Forces unit was assisting and advising Nigerians on dealing with terror groups. The U.S. and Niger forces in a joint patrol were leaving a meeting with tribal leaders when they were ambushed by 40-50 militants believed to be linked to the Islamic State group.
Sgt. Johnson and three other soldiers were killed. Four Nigerien soldiers also died in the attack and two other U.S. troops were wounded.
Nearly two weeks after the attack, Trump finally called the loved ones of all four Green Berets killed.
Johnson enlisted in the Army in January 2014 as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Parachutist Badge, the Army Air Assault Badge, the Driver and Mechanic Badge and the Marksmanship Qualification Badge – Sharpshooter with Rifle.
Comments from Trump who received five deferments during the Viet Nam War, "He knew what he signed up for."
Very disrespectful and yet people still support this illegitimate resident in the White House.
Shameful and to be expected coming from this unstable mental case and those that keep supporting him!
By James Garland of Tulelake News
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