An Atlantic report from September, 2020 revealed that, while in France, Trump refused to visit a cemetery of American soldiers from World War I. It was raining, and Trump reportedly didn’t want to get his hair, wet, something he has voiced concern about elsewhere. During the trip, Trump remarked, “Why should I go to that cemetery? It’s filled with losers.” In a separate conversation he referred to them as “suckers.” Publicly, Trump claimed that he couldn’t visit the cemetery because of extremely poor weather, though other major political figures like the President of France were able to attend.

The Atlantic report also noted that Trump refused to lend any support to late US Senator John McCain’s funeral, and was angered that flags were flown at half-staff, saying, “What the f-ck are we doing that for? Guy was a f-cking loser.” Trump famously said he didn’t consider McCain a war hero because he was captured, and attacked him repeatedly for his vote against repealing the Affordable Care Act.

Senior Defense officials also confirmed the accuracy of the Atlantic article to the Associated Press. They also noted that during a 2017 visit to the Arlington Cemetery Trump asked his then-Chief of Staff, “I don’t get it. What was in it for them?”

Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin also confirmed some details of the Atlantic story, but could not confirm the specific point on “suckers” and “losers.” Still, Trump called for her to be fired for her reporting on claims made.

Trump has denied all reports about his remarks.

During his tenure, Trump also attacked a Gold Star family, brought a war widow to tears, and called dodging STDs his personal Vietnam. He also refused to take action on reports on Russian bounties being placed on US soldiers in Afghanistan.

The Atlantic – Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’
Newsweek – Trump Calls for Firing of Fox Reporter Who Confirmed Atlantic Article on Veterans
Associated Press – Report: Trump disparaged US war dead as ‘losers,’ ‘suckers’ 
Talking Points Memo – Two Senior Officials Confirm Trump’s Remarks About Fallen Soldiers To AP