White House Deletes Video With Bizarre Stolen Valor Claim


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The White House’s X account deleted a promotional video that falsely claimed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received “the Bronze Star Medal for valor.”

The Hegseth video came after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that gave the Department of Defense the secondary title of “Department of War.” To celebrate the change, the White House posted a video boasting about Hegseth’s military record, calling him “an officer in the United States Army National Guard. A veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Recipient of the Bronze Star medal for valor. A warrior. A leader. And a patriot.”

The video was taken down as soon as journalists debunked the claim that Hegseth had received the Bronze Star Medal for valor. Hegseth did receive two Bronze Star medals during his service—not for valor but for meritorious service, according to Associated Press journalist Konstantin Toropin.

MAGAts caught in another lie? Say it ain't so! LOL

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My uncle received the Bronze Star for his valor during the Battle of the Bulge. Hegseth wouldn't make a wart on his big toe.
Your uncle was a great man. I'm sure you're very proud of him,
but it was no reason to talk about Hegseth in such a derogatory manner.
 
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