Buttigieg Slams Trump's 'Outrageous' Attacks on Gen. Milley Over China Calls

Pete Buttigieg slams Donald Trump for attacking General Mark Milley over calls with China
Calls Trump's comment that Milley should get "death" punishment "outrageous"
Buttigieg says Trump's attacks show a "pattern" of disrespect toward military leaders
Notes Trump's reported derogatory remarks about a wounded veteran at event with Milley
Says Trump seems "uncomfortable" around wounded veterans who sacrificed for the country

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Buttigieg Slams Trump's 'Outrageous' Attacks on Gen. Milley Over China Calls

Pete Buttigieg slams Donald Trump for attacking General Mark Milley over calls with China
Calls Trump's comment that Milley should get "death" punishment "outrageous"
Buttigieg says Trump's attacks show a "pattern" of disrespect toward military leaders
Notes Trump's reported derogatory remarks about a wounded veteran at event with Milley
Says Trump seems "uncomfortable" around wounded veterans who sacrificed for the country

usatoday.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/20/2023

Buttigieg Faces Criticism from Lawmakers Over Transportation Funding, Safety Concerns

9/21/2023

Trump Banned Wounded Veterans from Events After One Sang at Milley Ceremony, Claiming No One Wants to See That

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Buttigieg Slams Trump Over Reported Remarks About Wounded Veterans

9/27/2023

Milley Speaks Out on Marines' Haircuts, Trump, Floyd - Expresses Regret on Lafayette Photo-Op

9/29/2023

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Trump and Milley Trade Barbs as General Retires

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