Trump made the remark after being gifted the medal by a veteran wounded in Iraq.

The comment shed doubt on whether Trump knew what a Purple Heart was awarded for, as few wish to be injured or killed while serving in order to receive the medal.

Trump received five draft deferments, and called dodging STDs his own personal Vietnam.

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