Donald Trump uploaded a video on his Truth Social which showed Joe Biden walking out out on a Medal of Honor Recipient.
JR_isPissed Biden walks out on a Medal of Honor Recipient…Leaves him on the stage before the ceremony is OVER THIS is the shit I cannot take….Capt. Larry Taylor earned Medal of Honor – He risked his life by flying his chopper into heavy enemy fire to save four members of a recon team from almost certain death as they were about to be overrun. And for his bravery, courage and sacrifice…he has this shitbag walk off the stage leaving him hanging… Love and Respect, Cap… Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 01:34 PM EST 9/05/23 #DonaldJTrump #DonaldTrump #NeverSurrender
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, President Joe Biden bestowed the Medal of Honor upon former Army Captain Larry L. Taylor, a distinguished helicopter pilot whose extraordinary valor during the Vietnam War had saved the lives of four fellow soldiers in a daring rescue mission.
This momentous occasion, held in the East Room of the White House in Washington, was attended by a wide audience. The ceremony was marked by a profound sense of honor and reverence for Captain Taylor’s outstanding bravery. President Biden presided over the event, delivering a heartfelt tribute to Taylor’s courage and unwavering dedication to duty.
However, amidst the solemnity and pride of this ceremony, a controversy emerged as some conservative commentators and social media users alleged that President Biden had abruptly left the proceedings during the benediction, suggesting a lack of respect for the momentous occasion. Notably, Rogan O’Handley, a prominent pro-Trump activist known as DC Draino on Twitter, posted a 47-second video clip showing President Biden departing the stage with a caption that read, “He just walked out on a Medal of Honor ceremony, the highest honor for a soldier. He is a disgrace.” Benny Johnson, a Newsmax host from a right-wing cable network, shared a similar video with the comment, “Did Biden just walk out in the middle of the ceremony?”
These claims, however, have been found to be significantly misleading. The video clips shared by O’Handley and Johnson were selectively edited to create the impression that President Biden had left the ceremony abruptly, without offering appropriate acknowledgment and respect for the occasion.
The full, unedited video of the ceremony paints a different picture. President Biden, in fact, remained engaged in the proceedings for approximately 28 minutes. During this time, he delivered a heartfelt speech honoring Captain Taylor and his family. He personally presented Taylor with the prestigious Medal of Honor, embracing him warmly in recognition of his selfless heroism. President Biden concluded his remarks by thanking everyone present, stating, “God bless you all, and may God protect our troops.”
Following these remarks, President Biden, along with Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, exited the stage alongside Captain Taylor and his wife. However, this departure did not mark the end of their involvement in the event. Instead, they moved to a nearby area where they continued to engage with and show their appreciation for Captain Taylor’s family and other guests.
What a disgrace!!! https://t.co/Ud4qWBLegt
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 6, 2023
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Biden walks out on a Medal of Honor Recipient…Leaves him on the stage before the ceremony is OVER
THIS is the shit I cannot take….Capt. Larry Taylor earned Medal of Honor – He risked his life by flying his chopper into heavy enemy fire… pic.twitter.com/ofjWI3Cafx— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 6, 2023
