President Trump had denied the recent allegations by a Florida Democrats Congresswoman Rep. Frederica Wilson who claimed she overhead Trump telling the widow of Sgt Johnson who was killed in an ambush in Niger on October 4, that the special corps officer “knew what he signed up for”.
Trump has, however, denied the allegations, branding the speculation as a fabrication by the Congresswoman, adding that he has proof to substantiate his claim.
[Read Also] “He knew what he signed up for” – Trump reportedly tells widow of fallen soldier
The president wrote in a tweet, “Democrat Congresswoman totally fabricated what I said to the wife of a soldier who died in action (and I have proof). Sad!”
Democrat Congresswoman totally fabricated what I said to the wife of a soldier who died in action (and I have proof). Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2017
A former Walmart employee, Sgt La David Johnson, 25, enlisted in January 2014 and surprisingly became a decorated member of the prestigious 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
He was killed along three other US soldiers on Oct. 4 after his group was ambushed by more than 50 Islamist militants.
He was initially left behind during the evacuation and his body was retrieved nearly two days later.
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