Trump's feud with fallen soldier's family is toxic
Donald Trump is now at war with the family of a fallen American hero, Capt. Humayun Khan, because his father had the temerity to exercise the rights for which their son died while protecting his troops in Iraq.
Trump's feud with fallen soldier's family is toxic Donald Trump is now at war with the family of a fallen American hero, Capt. Humayun Khan, because his father had the temerity to exercise the rights for which their son died while protecting his troops in Iraq. Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/2ayZAva
Indiana Published 4:11 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2016
As Republican presidential nominee in 2016, Donald Trump criticized Khizr and Ghazala Kahn, parents of fallen Army Capt. Humayun Kahn.(Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
The right-wing talking-head crowd is trying to defend Trump's nonsense, making themselves complicit in the electoral disaster that is Trump. Most politicians, however, are distancing themselves, rightfully surmising this latest episode of Trump derangement is toxic.
Hillary Clinton said during her acceptance speech something to the effect that Trump could be rattled by a simple tweet and questioned whether he has the temperament to be president. While Clinton has little credibility when it comes to electronic communications, this episode with the Khan family proves her point.
Trump likes to say he is a fighter, a counter puncher. To the extent that is so, he is shadow boxing, and his blows are taking their toll on him, the Republican Party and all Americans.
Fred Maurice
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