Vice President Kamala Harris (D) has received heavy scrutiny over the withdrawal from Afghanistan. As the country remembers those lost during the withdrawal, family members of those who passed away have shared their "Message to Kamala" on social media. The Trump campaign shared an advertisement with the Gold Star Families' messages, highlighting their scathing remarks against Vice President Harris.
In a series of videos shared on social media, Gold Star Families shared their thoughts regarding "Kamala Harris' false, hypocritical, and disrespectful statement attacking President Trump." Given the recent controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's (R) visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the Gold Star Families have come to the president's defense.
In a statement coinciding with the videos, "the families of the brave service members who were tragically killed in the Abbey Gate bombing, are appalled by Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent attempts to politicize President Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery." "President Trump was invited by us, the Gold Star families, to attend the solemn ceremonies commemorating the three-year anniversary of our children's deaths."
The family members noted that President Trump attended the ceremony to honor the sacrifice their family members made, "yet Vice President Harris has disgracefully twisted this sacred moment into a political ploy." The families then directed blame to Vice President Harris, accusing her of being responsible "for the deaths of our sons and daughters."
"Her administration’s catastrophic mishandling of the Afghanistan withdrawal directly led to the murder of 13 service members, including our children. Despite our multiple requests for a meeting to discuss the loss of our loved ones, Vice President Harris has repeatedly ignored us, showing a complete lack of empathy and accountability," the Gold Star Families commented. "This refusal to face the consequences of her administration's decisions is a deep betrayal to us as Gold Star families."
In contrast, they praised President
Trump, calling him "the only
Commander-in-Chief to consistently recognize the heroism of our children." "His attendance at Arlington was not for political gain but to stand with us, to grieve with us, and to honor the legacy of those who gave everything for this nation. His leadership during his time in office was strong, and we have no doubt that if he were still Commander-in-Chief, our children would be alive today."Calling Vice President Harris "unfit to serve as Commander-in-Chief," the families further commented that "her actions, both in the failure of the Afghanistan withdrawal and in her disgraceful politicization of this anniversary, have shown that she lacks the judgment, compassion, and leadership required for the position."
"We will continue to hold her accountable for the role she played in the deaths of our children, and we will not stand by as she disrespects their memory. America deserves better. Our children deserved better."
The Follow Gold Star Families members released the statement:
Misty Fuoco, Sister of Sgt. Nicole L. Gee
Cheryl Juels, Aunt of Sgt. Nicole L. Gee
Christy Shamblin, Mother-in-law of Sgt. Nicole L. Gee
Mark Schmitz, Father of Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz
Jaclyn Schmitz, Stepmother of Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz
Herman Lopez, Father of Cpl. Hunter Lopez
Jim McCollum, Father of Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum
Steve Nikoui, Father of Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui
Coral Doolittle, Mother of Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez
Darin Hoover, Father of Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover
Kelly Barnett, Mother of Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover
