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Melania Trump slammed over 'disrespectful' move on Veterans Day
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First Lady Melania Trump has been criticized following her comments Thursday (November 12) in Fort Rucker, Alabama.
The 56-year-old spoke after meeting with military families and elementary school children, delivering a speech in honor of American soldiers and their loved ones following Veterans Day.
She spoke about the sacrifices made by those who serve the country, but also the sacrifices made by their families when they are deployed.
Her words could be heard on the Fox News broadcast on Thursday, as she stood on a podium and highlighted that their 'role is profound', when speaking about military families in particular.
Melania's speech came just one day after she arrived late to the Veterans Day ceremony, where she was escorted in without husband Donald Trump.
Melania Trump praised military families
"I want to take a moment to say thank you to one very important group of people. The families of America's military," the First Lady began.
"Your role is profound," she continued, adding: "While your loved ones are deployed, it is up to you to keep your families strong, keep your children safe, and keep your homes full of love.
"This is a big responsibility," Melania stated.
Despite her seemingly harmless statements, a lot of people took offense to her claims, as they argued that her husband had never served in the military.
They took to social media, bashing the First Lady's comments for several reasons.
"Who the hell is Melania to lecture anyone about military sacrifice? Her husband never served. Her son never served. And her husband’s unnecessary war has cost American lives," one disgruntled user wrote.
Another simply put: "Get Israel out of America and bring our troops home!"
"The military has inadequate supplies, and a few suffer from post-traumatic stress," a third pointed out on social media.
It's been reported that during the Vietnam War, Trump received four student deferments while in college.
In 1968, he was then given a medical exception due to a diagnosis of bone spurs in his heels, as per Business Insider.
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World War III fears
Fears that international conflicts will lead to a potential World War III have persisted, as tensions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war and America's conflict with Iran continue to grow.
Many believe that they could lead to a potential World War III.
The warnings come after the Republicans suffered a humiliating loss in the midterm elections, losing control of both chambers of Congress.
Following the defeat, President Trump appointed Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff.
Miller, one of Trump's most loyal supporters, has been a strong advocate of the 80-year-old's immigration policies and supported the US' war with Iran, which began on February 28.
Following Miller's appointment, Christopher Lee of Foresight Strategic Advisors revealed to the Express what the leadership change could mean for global security.
"While I can't give you a specific war plan read, I can tell you from a political perspective the risk has gone up significantly. In fairness, I think the risk went from 25 per cent in 2025 to about 45 per cent with the advent of strikes on Iran that begin in February 2026," he said.
"Now, with a Firestarter in charge of the White House, that risk has gone up to 60 per cent. The only hope we may have is with a Pentagon that simply tells the President no - and they make it stick.
"Largely because Trump is a shoot first, shoot some more, and then when he's out of bullets, attempt to negotiate kind of President," he added.