The uproar continues over Donald Trump’s comments to the family of a Muslim American soldier killed in action. Former state Senator Becky Lourey, whose son was killed on a tour of duty in Iraq, says Trump “has no empathy” and “no idea what sacrifice is.” Lourey says, “I think I’d like him to apologize because, by finding the words to say an apology, he could end up really meaning it.”
Trump is also drawing fire for comments he made Tuesday after a veteran gave his Purple Heart medal to the Republican nominee, saying “I have such confidence in you.” Trump told the audience, “I always wanted to get the Purple Heart. This was much easier.” DFL State Representative and military veteran John Lesch says,”The callousness of that statement clearly demonstrates that he has zero respect for the actual sacrifices made by veterans and their families.” State GOP officials have not commented.