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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, 09:28 PM

Apr 2025

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 2025 OP

I agree, knowing how he feels about the military it would have been disgusting. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #1

I'll agree. Plus, he showed the world by hosting a Saudi golf tournament today just what his true colors are. Deuxcents Apr 2025 #2

The truly sad part is how many people love how disgusting he is. niyad Apr 2025 #4

Have they returned yet? WarGamer Apr 2025 #3

he cannot stand anyone getting more attention than him Skittles Apr 2025 #5

Sadly true. niyad Apr 2025 #6

it's why he took so long to respond to Covid Skittles Apr 2025 #8

But. .but. .he didn't want to start a panic! niyad Apr 2025 #14

The family asked that the media not be there SARose Apr 2025 #7

If the families asked for no media, that should be respected but the president should be there w/out the media Deuxcents Apr 2025 #9

Truth be told, ReRe Apr 2025 #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 2025 #17

Me too, my friend. Me too. Poof, into thin air. n/t ReRe Apr 2025 #18

No media is a non starter for Krasnov. GoodRaisin Apr 2025 #10

I am having trouble with the idea of whiskeyleaks and dignified at the niyad Apr 2025 #13

"requesting their respect"??? WTF??? A "spokesperson" who cannot niyad Apr 2025 #15

One good thing about this GenThePerservering Apr 2025 #11

It will be interesting to see how this gets played tomorrow. niyad Apr 2025 #12

I am too New Breed Leader Apr 2025 #19