Trump Addresses Backlash Over Controversial Medal of Honor Comments

Former President Donald Trump is attempting to clarify his recent remarks that sparked widespread controversy, particularly among veterans' groups, regarding the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Speaking in an interview with WBRE in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, Trump described the Medal of Honor as "the ultimate" award but added that receiving it often comes with severe consequences, calling it "a painful thing to get."

Trump's original comments, made during a campaign event last week, suggested that it is "better" to receive the Presidential. . .