Trump: U.S. troops stole money in Iraqhttp://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/trump-us-troop-stole-millions-and-millions-in-iraq-224352Donald Trump rang in the Army’s 241st birthday in unusual fashion on Tuesday — by calling attention to theft of government funds by American soldiers in Iraq.
“Iraq, crooked as hell. How about bringing baskets of money — millions and millions of dollars — and handing it out?,” Trump said at an evening rally. “I want to know who were the soldiers that had that job, because I think they’re living very well right now, whoever they may be.”
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At a Sept. 30 really in Keene, during remarks on Obama’s withdrawal from Iraq and Iraqi government corruption, Trump segued abruptly into discussion of the cash spent by American authorities occupying Iraq and Afghanistan.
“They didn’t really want to fight for Iraq because Iraq is a corrupt government, you know. Remember when they were handing 50 million dollars of cash? Cash! They were going through Afghanistan paying off, I want to know who were the soldiers that are carrying cash of 50 million dollars? Cash! How stupid are we?,” Trump said. “I wouldn’t be surprised those soldiers, I wouldn’t be surprised if the cash didn’t get there, I have to be honest.”
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Trump has painted himself as a champion of soldiers and veterans, and it is unusual for American politicians on the campaign trail to call out members of the military, one of the country’s most popular institutions, for their transgressions.
Trump made the remarks in Greensboro, North Carolina, about 90 miles northwest of Fort Bragg, one of the country’s largest and best-known Army bases. The remarks came 241 years to the day after the Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775.
I know sink put up the video. This is an article dealing with the subject and talks about the September remarks.Other articles:Did Trump Just Accuse U.S. Soldiers of Embezzling Money Meant for Iraq? (UPDATE)http://www.mediaite.com/tv/did-trump-just-accuse-u-s-soldiers-of-embezzling-money-meant-for-iraq/Trump Accuses U.S. Vets Of Stealing Money In Iraqhttp://crooksandliars.com/2016/06/did-trump-accuses-us-vets-stealing-money
