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In reply to the discussion: Obama didn't call John Kelly when his Marine son died in action, White House official says [View all]Sunlei
(22,651 posts)18. No, you're wrong. Gen. Kelly asked Obamas NOT to single out the loss of his son,because 5,500 DEAD!
Besides, the wife and children are contacted first.
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Obama didn't call John Kelly when his Marine son died in action, White House official says [View all]
Pugster
Oct 2017
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#MoronDon hasn't ever called anybody. In fact, he makes a habit of attacking Gold Star families.
PubliusEnigma
Oct 2017
#3
When Trump starts his Korean War, he better personally call every Gold Star family he creates...nt
ExciteBike66
Oct 2017
#4
John Kelly and his wife sat with Michelle Obama at Gold Star family gathering after sons death
Gothmog
Oct 2017
#7
ABC NEWS name the "senior White House official" when your news promotes headlines like this.
Sunlei
Oct 2017
#11
No, you're wrong. Gen. Kelly asked Obamas NOT to single out the loss of his son,because 5,500 DEAD!
Sunlei
Oct 2017
#18
So, then why report on it? Seems, the petty folks at WH caught in a lie and can't let go.
ATL Ebony
Oct 2017
#15
why in the hell would any sane person believe anything coming from this WH?
Eliot Rosewater
Oct 2017
#28
Every time he opens his filthy mouth the first reply from the public and media should be either
Scalded Nun
Oct 2017
#29
I'm so glad your husband came back ok - tell him thanks from my family. Hugs. nt
adigal
Oct 2017
#38
Based on what I've read about Kelly. I don't think this is going to go over too well
xor
Oct 2017
#41
499 soldiers loss their lives during that time. Could any President call all GS families?
coolsandy
Oct 2017
#49