Powerful stories at the CNN presidential townhall

Service members and their families share their stories with President Obama at a CNN townhall on Wednesday night.

[Sean_D_Cole]

this was such a tocuhing video it's tough not to tear up when watching this.

[TheLyon]

It takes a lot of balls to do this but he did it. That's what a president looks like.

[stevensader]

I called the VA today (28 Sep 16) for an appointment and was given December 29th for my appointment. I said "Whoa, I may not even be around Dec 29th" Then I was then told to wait a week and call back and complain about the long wait and they would give me permission to go outside the VA.

[bigswolletx]

that's why we have all the special forces that support Republican party Donald Trump and all other badass Army and Marines Air Force

[DrStrangeLove]

*101 How to react to Gold Star Families Like a Real President*

[bigswolletx]

Trump is going to help you Obama hasn't I or will do anything to help you

[Robin_R.]

It is very hard to watch and hear about what these people and their families have gone through.

[TheTrinidad]

I feel sorry for all these people's losses. may their loved ones rest in peace. and I hope the VA is held accountable for some these people's deaths. they make them wait and misdiagnose them

[gqoniefh]

Obama and CNN will empathize with you(advertise/sell you politically). Trump and your local community will connect and progress with you. Big difference between those human ideals.

[stevensader]

Sharing stories is one thing... Doing something about it is what's missing in this administration. We need a new direction. THE TRUMP TRAIN IS HEADED IN THAT DIRECTION. Climb aboard!

[bigswolletx]

Actually people in other countries are pulling for Donald Trump!