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SARose

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7. The family asked that the media not be there

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:28 PM

Apr 4

Newsweek has not confirmed the exact timing of the dignified transfer, but an administration official said families of the deceased requested that no media be present. "The White House is requesting their respect for privacy today and has been working on correspondence to the families," the official added.

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Media kept at a respectful distance has happened many times but Trumpy has to be the center of attention. Pfffttt

So he sent Pete the Dragon.

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Actually, I am glad that TRAITOR** krasnov skipped the dignifed transfer [View all] niyad Apr 4 OP

I agree, knowing how he feels about the military it would have been disgusting. Irish_Dem Apr 4 #1

I'll agree. Plus, he showed the world by hosting a Saudi golf tournament today just what his true colors are. Deuxcents Apr 4 #2

The truly sad part is how many people love how disgusting he is. niyad Apr 4 #4

Have they returned yet? WarGamer Apr 4 #3

he cannot stand anyone getting more attention than him Skittles Apr 4 #5

Sadly true. niyad Apr 4 #6

it's why he took so long to respond to Covid Skittles Apr 4 #8

But. .but. .he didn't want to start a panic! niyad Apr 5 #14

The family asked that the media not be there SARose Apr 4 #7

If the families asked for no media, that should be respected but the president should be there w/out the media Deuxcents Apr 4 #9

Truth be told, ReRe Apr 5 #16

I gotta agree..it's not in his character to show respect or empathy and it would be all about me, me, me Deuxcents Apr 5 #17

Me too, my friend. Me too. Poof, into thin air. n/t ReRe Apr 5 #18

No media is a non starter for Krasnov. GoodRaisin Apr 4 #10

I am having trouble with the idea of whiskeyleaks and dignified at the niyad Apr 5 #13

"requesting their respect"??? WTF??? A "spokesperson" who cannot niyad Apr 5 #15

One good thing about this GenThePerservering Apr 4 #11

It will be interesting to see how this gets played tomorrow. niyad Apr 5 #12

I am too New Breed Leader Apr 5 #19