Trump Faces Backlash for Ballroom Comments During Medal Ceremony

Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three Army members at the White House while acknowledging recent American casualties in Iran.The ceremony honored Terry P. Richardson, Michael H. Ollis, and Roderick W. Edmonds for their bravery in the Vietnam War, Afghanistan, and World War II.Lawmakers criticized Donald Trump for discussing a $400M private-funded ballroom and using callous language regarding the deaths of four service members.The backlash followed the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a joint military action with Israel against strategic Iranian targets.