Trump tweets fake photo of dog in recent Isis raid getting medal of honor
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A conservative website produced the image, replacing the retired army medic who actually received the honor with the dog’s head
Donald Trump has tweeted a fake image of himself awarding a medal of honor to the military dog involved in the raid that killed the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The image, apparently produced by the Daily Wire, a conservative site, is an altered version of an actual photograph of Trump awarding the medal of honor in 2017 to James McCloughan, a retired army medic who was honored for saving the lives of 10 people during the Vietnam war, the New York Times reported .
The medal of honor is the most prestigious military decoration awarded to US service members for extraordinary acts of valor.
In the image tweeted by the US president, McCloughan’s head has been replaced with the head of the dog, reportedly named “Conan” , with his tongue hanging out of his mouth.
McCloughan laughed when a Times reporter showed him the two images . Military dogs “are very courageous”, he said.
It wasn’t the dog’s first brush with fame. On Tuesday, Trump tweeted another photo of the “wonderful” animal, who was injured during the raid on Baghdadi’s Syrian compound.
The defense secretary, Mark Esper, has said the dog “performed a tremendous service, as they all do”.
The Pentagon provided further information about the military animal on Wednesday, saying that the animal was hurt after being exposed to live electrical cables but has returned to active duty.
Gen Frank McKenzie, who leads US Central Command, told reporters the dog was injured when it came in contact with the cables as it pursued Baghdadi in a tunnel underneath the compound in north-western Syria.
The Pentagon has not released the dog’s name. McKenzie said the dog has worked with special operations forces for four years and taken part in about 50 missions. He said working dogs like this one are “critical members of our forces”.
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The hero dog got a medal from a pig.
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The real recipient of the medal seems not to mind the prank, but I think Trump could have at least acknowledged the man whose picture was taken out of the photo.
If I was still in the Army and qualified for the medal, I would rather turn it down than have a draft dodger present it to me.
the full picture actually shows POS/POTUS with his pants and boxers around his ankles. poor dog.
Oh. Hell. To. The. No.
I have no problem with the dog receiving a medal. I'm sure that both he and his handler are more than deserving. The problem is with Trump making it about himself with a sham scenario. Again.
Trump needs to be amidst heroes. That is something he can never be.
None the less, the vacuuous MAGA hat base needs the fuel or it will burn itself out.
The only heroes he concerns himself with are from Subway.
Can't we just say something positive for the dog? Is it necessary to make everything an "opportunity" to vent hatred for Trump?
Couldnt Trump just say something positive about the dog without putting himself in the center of a "ceremony" giving the dog the congressional medal of honor?
It’s much more entertaining when he multitasks and makes liberals cry while simultaneously honoring the dog.
The picture is an obvious fake. Conan has not met with Trump so how is he honoring the dog? If he had simply used the picture and privately presented it to his handler with "I wish I could do this for real." then maybe I would have said well done. But no. He tweeted it out along with statements he never made adding another lie to the growing pile all to make himself look good.
I don't think trmp even likes dogs, does he?
I don't think any dog would lower himself to piss on that man's leg. It just wouldn't be dignified
I doubt he does.
If the proud hero does come to the WH, trmp will probably insist on a thorough cleaning and take about 3 showers because "dog germs".
Isn't he a germophobic?
It's a beautiful dog and deserves a reward. I bet he would like a bag of Pupperoni
The evidence is overwhelming as we watch Trump supporters struggle to make any sense when they defend him.
You really have a problem with supporting the idea of praising a brave dog?
The Medal of Honor is, IMO, something that should not be used as a prop or in ridiculous tweets and memes.
To me, it's a sacred thing signifying the highest form of self-sacrifice by the individual for his country and fellow servicemen and women.
Is the dog worthy of an award, IMO of course? As far as I know that US military does not have a category for awards to military dogs. The Lois Pope foundation which sponsors the American Humane hero dog awards has a special award for the dogs.
Should the military have a special category for the canine hero's...Yes and Yes again.
The British have this system and award, it called the ''Dickin Medal''.
JMO
I think the Purina Company has yearly awards for canine bravery.
The daily wires official response to a press inquiry from the Washington post about a joke, says it all:
”you’ve got to be fucking joking.”
If this counts as a problem, the world must be just about perfect.
At least when Trump re-tweeted, he had the actual dog's image in it.
But the sentiment is warranted for all of our four legged soldiers. Thanks for sharing that one.
Dogs are peoples too.
Sometimes they are better than people.
Sometimes.
Aww poor baby. I wanna give him a big ol hug