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Trump honors veterans on Purple Heart Day
Secretary of Defense pete Hegseth (left) greets a guest prior to White House event on Purple Heart Day honoring dozens of recipients in the East Room, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 7, 2025. All U.S. military services award Purple Hearts to those wounded or killed in action. Trump never served in uniform, having received five deferments from the draft, the last for bone spurs in his feet. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)
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| Category | Politics |
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