Trump on veterans with PTSD: they ‘can’t handle’ combat
Yes, Donald Trump actually said that:
Donald Trump on Monday suggested veterans with PTSD “can’t handle” the psychological toll of combat. The Republican nominee — who benefitted from four deferments from the draft during the Vietnam War — was apparently trying to convey sympathy for veterans with PTSD, but tripped over his own faux-machismo.
Asked by an audience member if he’d support a “more holistic approach to solve the problems of veteran suicide and PTSD,” Trump responded that “a lot of people can’t handle it (combat), and they see horror stories, they see events that you couldn’t see in a movie, nobody would believe it.”
Fun fact: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump dodged the draft to avoid service during the Vietnam War.
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25 responses to Trump on veterans with PTSD: they ‘can’t handle’ combat
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Larry Schmitt October 3rd, 2016 at 20:01
It should be illegal for him to say anything about veterans or the military, because he knows absolutely nothing about them. And he proves it every time he opens his big fat mouth.
Suzanne McFly October 3rd, 2016 at 20:06
He needs to face the demons a person who has PTSD face.
whatthe46 October 3rd, 2016 at 20:43
he will know what it’s like to have PTSD in just a minute. given all the money he’s been losing and now his cash cow foundation shut down, he’s going to be on all kinds of medication from going bat sh!t crazy. every time someone mentions the “m” word, (money) he’s going to start sweating and breathing hard. yep, that’s going to be his PTSD and it will be BEAUTIFUL!!!
Gary Parillo October 3rd, 2016 at 20:46
He can’t go crazy,he is already crazy.I think a drug test for candidates would be a good idea,and prove to be interesting.
whatthe46 October 3rd, 2016 at 20:59
i’m sure he’s a bleeding pharmaceutical of chemicals. but, knowing his name is now a toxic brand, you can bet he’ll go even crazier.
Gary Parillo October 3rd, 2016 at 22:10
His name is becoming toxic,that’s for sure.Im thinking the men in white coats and butterfly nets might be needed at the next debate.They would need a yuuuggee butterfly net,and some elephant tranquilizer.
whatthe46 October 3rd, 2016 at 22:12
laughing.
Red Mann October 3rd, 2016 at 21:08
Hopefully all his misogynistic BS will catch up with him and he’ll cower and shake if someone says “Woman” around him.
tRump the world’s greatest loser.
Suzanne McFly October 4th, 2016 at 07:13
Now your getting me excited lol.
whatthe46 October 4th, 2016 at 07:15
not gonna say anything at all! nope. not one single solitary word.
Suzanne McFly October 4th, 2016 at 19:49
Awww, Ed or “the original just me guy” would of loved to hear something lol.
whatthe46 October 4th, 2016 at 20:22
don’t get Original started. he’s a hoot.
Suzanne McFly October 4th, 2016 at 21:18
Yeah, he will need a cold shower after a couple replies lol.
robert October 3rd, 2016 at 20:29
The Duke of deferments has spoken
Gary Parillo October 3rd, 2016 at 20:38
What the hell does a draft avoiding,sheltered,rich boy,know about PTSD,combat,or the suffering of our brave military?The only combat despot Don knows is bankruptcy court.All our veterans should reject him based on this statement,his mocking of the Purple Heart,and his speech concerning Senator Mccaine.This despot is no friend to men and women who have served this nation.As despot&chiefhe has already indicated he would order them to committ acts deemed illegal according to military experts who have spoken out about previous idiotic statements he has made.He proves every day that he is not presidential in any way.
dewired4u October 3rd, 2016 at 21:37
My grandson did two tours in Afghanistan he did fine in combat his ptsd started after he came back.
Mensa Member October 4th, 2016 at 09:49
Anyone who even has passing knowledge of PTSD knows that it’s not about “weakness.”
This just shows how abysmally ignorant Trump is. And, worse, he has no ability or interest in getting informed.
He is spectacularly unqualified to be president.
William October 3rd, 2016 at 21:52
Says the trust fund brat with the five draft deferments https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/378d85cd05fc4ece061061ee57ba0fce3e55f9b7f03e759d374a5589d23dadd9.jpg .
amersham1046 October 3rd, 2016 at 22:19
wonder how well Trump could handle combat when a debate can run him off the rails
Mensa Member October 4th, 2016 at 09:50
He would have ruthlessly Tweeted the enemy.
granpa.usthai October 4th, 2016 at 00:32
if the orange COWARD with the bowling pin physique had been there….
bpollen October 4th, 2016 at 04:37
Up yours, coward!
— Charles Ulysses Farley
Mensa Member October 4th, 2016 at 09:47
If it wasn’t for that agonizing bone spur, Trump would have been the best soldier in the history of all wars.
He’d have the best bullets and make the best shots. He would have won the Vietnam war for America.
Mensa Member October 4th, 2016 at 09:51
Seriously. This is how Trump thinks.
William October 4th, 2016 at 13:51
A-hole draft dodging clown. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/1c52c958046694f1b9fcfbfb8697e8570ed71d3917a2a75aa65dc88e85747f9e.jpg