Trump offers to pay for funeral of slain soldier Vanessa Guillen
By Steven Nelson
July 30, 2020 | 3:18pm
President Trump on Thursday offered to pay for the funeral of a soldier found dead after disappearing in April from Fort Hood — and said he’s paid for other funerals for troops.
Trump made the offer while hosting the family of Vanessa Guillen, who was 20, in the Oval Office. A male soldier suspected of killing Guillen near the Texas base committed suicide, the Army has said.
In response to a reporter’s question, Trump said he’s paid for other soldiers’ funerals.
“I have, I have. I have to do it personally, I can’t do it through government,†Trump said. “I have because some families need help. They need help.â€
Guillen’s family declined a military funeral, and are awaiting the return of her remains, which Trump said he would help expedite.
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