Coverage dated May 25, 2026

Dems delete Memorial Day post using US service members’ deaths to criticize Trump: ‘Disgusting’

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The Democratic Party used the somber occasion of Memorial Day to play politics with a remembrance post on X that some say exploited US soldiers who have laid down their lives for their nation, then deleted it and replaced it with something more inclusive after an outcry.

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New York Post
Dems delete Memorial Day post using US service members’ deaths to criticize Trump: ‘Disgusting’ (opens New York Post)
Published May 25, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Democratic Party used the somber occasion of Memorial Day to play politics with a remembrance post on X that some say exploited US soldiers who have laid down their lives for their nation, then deleted it and replaced it with something more inclusive after an outcry.
PJ Media
Democrats Forced to Delete Their Disgusting Memorial Day Post (opens PJ Media)
Published May 25, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
Democrats delete controversial Memorial Day post after backlash from veterans and public.
Blaze Media
Democrats forced to delete 'incredibly distasteful' Memorial Day post after getting INCINERATED online (opens Blaze Media)
Published May 25, 2026
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Even many Democrats thought the post was disrespectful politicization.
Townhall
The DNC's Memorial Day Post Was So Gross, They Deleted It (opens Townhall)
Published May 25, 2026
Townhall's feed description
DNC deletes controversial Memorial Day post criticized for politicizing fallen heroes.
Fox News
Democrats condemn DNC for politicizing fallen soldiers in deleted Memorial Day post (opens Fox News)
Published May 25, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Rep. Jason Crow condemned the DNC's Memorial Day post that politicized fallen soldiers by referencing "Trump's war with Iran." The post was later deleted.