The Trump administration’s disrespect toward our country’s veterans and the fallen was on full display yesterday. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s group was caught laughing at the sacred war memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
And Trump was no better at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as he referred to a “mighty wall of flesh.”
“On Veterans Day, we honor those who have worn the uniform, who have borne the battle, who have stood to watch, whose ranks have formed the mighty wall of flesh and blood, bravery and devotion that has defended our freedom for 250 years,” he said at Arlington National Cemetery.
It’s generally considered inappropriate, insensitive, and downright inhumane for anyone, much less the commander in chief of the U.S. military, to describe American service members as a “wall of flesh.” We shouldn’t have to point that out, but here we are.
Apparently, even honoring those who serve is too much to ask of Trump without turning it into another political grievance session. Hey, at least he didn’t call them “losers and suckers” this time.
His lack of empathy is disturbing.
— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) November 11, 2026
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