Trump awards Medal of Honor to retired Navy SEAL

President Trump awards retired Navy SEAL Britt Slabinski the Medal of Honor for his valor in combat on a mountain in Afghanistan in 2002.

[charlesmalchow]

The President is honoring an American Hero, don't care what political party he's from.

[unclegrgc]

Attended the medal presentation. It was well done. And it meant a lot that my son's sacrifice on that mountain that day is not forgotten.
Gold Star dad

[ralpha]

Do you realize the magnitude of this honor? Regardless of who presents the Medal it is about the valorous actions of the recipient not the one bestowing it. You all should stop crying about our President.

[fdfischer]

Can we just shut up about Trump for once and just honor this Seals service.

[blakeborn]

Don't judge this hero for your political views.... thank you for your service

[juanzamora]

If I’m not mistaken, I think I see a navy cross ribbon on top of his stack. Damn, navy cross and the Medal of Honor, what a hero!!!

[Jayhavens]

...and to Air Force Technical Sgt. John Chapman. Your Medal will be given to your family on the 22nd of August. You were that 'one team mate' who lead the way up that hill. You provided the cover so those Navy Seals could safely reposition themselves and you drew fire away from the second group of American QR forces landing on that mountain top before you were killed, fighting for almost a hour, sometimes hand to hand, all by yourself, against overwhelming odds. My God what courage and what a man....may you now rest in peace with the highest honor now yours from a grateful nation....You truly gave the last full measure.

[japonte]

these seals abandoned sgt chapman to die on the mountain that day while he stood and fought. this man doesn’t deserve the medal of honor.

[mjw]

I'm a Canadian. But I have the utmost respect for the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces To our U. S. neighbors down south. I salute you all! In particular, I salute this Brave gentleman!

[georges]

What an amazing hero. Thank you for your distinguished service.

[DouglasLee]

From a grateful and proud citizen of the United States, I thank you for your bravery and service.

[connerlamphier]

If you like trump or dislike trump we can all agree that this man is awesome and deserves the utmost respect. Thank you for your service.

[trishleague]

Thank You for Your Time Service and Sacrifices given to defend this Country. We owe you a Debt of gratitude for which we can never repay. Congratulations & GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

[HammerofThor]

Its not about the president its about the medal of honor recipient, so keep the political comments to yourselves please, regardless of who the president is giving it.

[philiprowlands]

Big congratulations. I feel privileged to have helped treat some of the injured Americans evacuated off the Mountains during Operation Anaconda, at Bagram, alongside Doctors and Medics from the American 274th FST

[trilljj]

We shouldn’t care about who is giving the medal, we should care about the person receiving the medal and his sacrifices to his country. Bless him.

[danielc.orozco]

This is so powerful. I almost teared up. Thanks to all the men and women of the armed forces for your incredible sacrifices and services. We love you.

[AJVloggings]

99% - telling us to stop talking about Trump
1% - Actually talking about Trump.

[pietroplastina]

Lets remember our veterans.There was a canadian veteran that was going to sell his medals for food. How sad . Help financially to them despite the government help.
A good samaritan helped financially when he encountered this 101 percent warrior and man.
God bless him, the USA and CANADA.

[waynelogan]

Firstly get over Trump( not my President as Im an Aussie), but he won an election by the people of the USA. Good or bad he is the President of the United States and that position alone should be shown respect... As for this post, all I can say about the Medal of Honour... RESPECT