Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed - but not the 14 injured in the Iran war
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Key Points:
- President Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center but did not meet with any of the 14 troops injured in the Iran war, according to family members and military officials.
- The White House confirmed Trump met with service members during his six-month checkup but declined to specify if he saw soldiers wounded in Operation Epic Fury.
- Sergeant Cory Hicks, one of the injured soldiers from the Kuwait drone attack, described the mental and physical challenges of recovery and the loss of six battle buddies in the attack.
- Trump paid tribute to the 13 soldiers who died in Operation Epic Fury during Memorial Day remarks but has faced criticism for his past comments minimizing the injuries of wounded service members.
- The Defense Department reports 409 U.S. troops injured in the Iran war, with about 90% having returned to duty, while some wounded soldiers continue to struggle with severe physical and mental trauma.