Democrats condemn DNC for politicizing fallen soldiers in deleted Memorial Day post
The Democratic National Committee faced backlash for a Memorial Day post that was criticized for politicizing the sacrifices of fallen soldiers. Prominent Democrats, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Rep. Jason Crow, condemned the post, emphasizing the need to honor the dead without political motives. The post, which has since been deleted, included references to 'Trump's war' and images of fallen soldiers.
- ▪The DNC posted a Memorial Day message that drew criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
- ▪Sen. Tammy Duckworth called the post distasteful and condemned its political nature.
- ▪Rep. Jason Crow stated that politicizing Memorial Day is wrong and emphasized the need for moral integrity.
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- ▪ Even Democrats Are Condemning the DNC’s Memorial Day Post — RedState
- ▪ Tammy Duckworth blasts ‘distasteful’ Memorial Day social media post by DNC — Washington Examiner
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Media Democrats condemn DNC for politicizing fallen soldiers in deleted Memorial Day post Post included photos of fallen soldiers and drew criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike By Hanna Panreck Fox News Published May 26, 2026 12:23pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DNC chair reportedly tries to reassure donors after release of 2024 autopsy report Former Harris-Walz battleground director Dan Kanninen and Washington Times editor-at-large Alex Swoyer discuss the release of the Democratic National Committee’s 2024 autopsy report on ‘America Reports.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Multiple Democrats condemned the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Monday over a Memorial Day political attack post that has…
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