Trump reportedly avoided service during the Vietnam War after his father Fred Trump called in a favor with a doctor.
Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton said that it was"quite something" to hear President Donald Trump call on young Americans to join the military during his 4th of July"Salute to America" speech, pointing out that the president avoided serving himself during the Vietnam War.
President Donald Trump salutes as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 5"Quite something, coming from someone who refused to do it himself," Moulton responded after the clip was played. The representative also said he does not believe Trump actually appreciates the military now more than he did as a young person who avoided service decades ago.
Democratic presidential candidate Representative Seth Moulton speaks to media before participating in a community project on April 23 in Manchester, New Hampshirethe Democratic party's 2020 presidential nomination to take on Trump. However, he failed to meet the minimum requirements to compete in the first round of Democratic primary debates last month, despite 20 other contenders qualifying.
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