- United States
- Iowa
- Letter
President Trump's recent comments praising the "bravery" and "commitment" of the Houthi rebels in Yemen are deeply concerning and disrespectful to the sacrifices made by American soldiers. This is a blatant disregard for the lives lost in the conflict against these Iranian-backed militants. As the Commander-in-Chief, Trump's remarks undermine the resolve of our troops who have fought valiantly against the Houthi threat to regional stability and security of maritime trade routes. His words betray the solemn duty to honor our fallen servicemembers. We urge you to firmly condemn these insensitive statements that fail to uphold the honor and sacrifices of our armed forces defending American interests abroad. Our troops deserve a leader who respects their courage and commitment, not valorizes the enemy.
