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A controversial Democratic National Committee post blaming President Trump for the deaths of 13 soldiers in an Iran conflict sparked backlash from veteran lawmakers. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative Jason Crow, both decorated combat veterans, condemned the politicization of Memorial Day, calling the graphic “incredibly distasteful” and urging respect for fallen service members above partisan messaging. The DNC swiftly removed the post after their public outcry, while both lawmakers had separately honored the soldiers’ sacrifices earlier that day — emphasizing unity and remembrance over blame. The incident underscores the delicate balance between honoring military sacrifice and avoiding political exploitation, even within the same party.

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