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President Donald Trump has drawn the anger of many Americans following the announcement regarding the dignified transfer of two Americans killed in Iran.
The transfer, which had been scheduled for Tuesday night, was postponed to an unspecified date and time, according to a post on X by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. "President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of our fallen heroes tomorrow evening at Dover Air Force Base."
"The President and the entire White House are praying for their families," she added. The post was a retweet of the White House's Rapid Response account that shared an image of a Truth Social post from the president declaring that "Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!" It comes as Trump shockingly posted an intimate piece of information about JD Vance.
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Leavitt subsequently followed up by stating that, "the dignified transfer is no longer taking place tomorrow. The exact day and time are still being finalized," the Mirror U.S. reports.
The Irish Star has reached out to the White House for comment. Social media users were far from pleased with the White House's handling of the situation.
"Such disrespect for the families of the fallen," one person seethed on X. "Change the date depending on whether Donnie's in the mood or not. Disgusting."
Others on the platform echoed that sentiment, that the transfer should not be dictated by the president's personal schedule.
"To when? When Trump can fit it in between rounds of golf?" another person added. A third person attributed the deaths directly to the president, citing his role in the conflict with Iran.
"Oh God! Make sure he isn't wearing any of his disrespectful merchandise please," a fourth person commented. "He is so disgraceful."
Two Americans dead
The transfer follows the deaths of two Americans, identified as First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Hawaii and Private Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, who were killed in Jordan while providing support for a U.S. mission targeting the Islamic State group. The pair lost their lives Saturday by undisclosed means.
U.S. Central Command announced Saturday that both soldiers were killed while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Their deaths bring the total number of those killed in the Middle East to 17.
"On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," CENTCOM stated. "Additionally, one service member is currently missing."
Four additional service members were airlifted to medical facilities for treatment. They have since been released, CENTCOM confirmed.
'Flippant' response
Trump subsequently released a statement regarding the soldiers' deaths, which numerous people characterized as "flippant."
When questioned about the casualties during a Sunday gaggle, Trump stated, "Well, we feel very badly, but, you know, those great people, those great patriots, are out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
"So we'll see what happens," he added. "But we hit them very hard again tonight."
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