Trump's Memorial Day Message Honors Fallen, Attacks Critics

President Donald Trump on Monday issued a Memorial Day message that honored fallen military service members while also criticizing Democrats and some Republican lawmakers, as he is scheduled to participate in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform beginning shortly after 6 a.m., Trump wrote, “Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of the tremendous success that it has had over the last year. God Bless those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. I love you all!” He followed with additional posts targeting Democrats and Republican senators and representatives, including Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and Thomas Massie, over their criticism of his administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran to end the conflict that began earlier this year. Trump called them “losers” and “sleazebags” and defended his approach, stating that any deal would be the “exact opposite” of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated under the Obama administration.

The president’s remarks came amid holiday observances honoring U.S. military personnel who have died while serving the...