Dem rep: Trump not responding to questions on servicemembers killed is 'pathetic'

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan (N.Y.), an Army veteran, accused President Trump on Sunday of failing to address questions about three American service members killed during the operation against Iran, criticizing the president for not looking out for U.S. troops during an interview with Kaitlan Collins on CNN while Trump was at the White House. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East as U.S. forces engage in operations against Iran, with Ryan expressing particular concern that Trump has not publicly acknowledged or answered questions about the casualties. The Democratic representative suggested that the lack of response from the commander-in-chief during a time of military action is disrespectful to the fallen service members and their families, highlighting what he perceives as a troubling pattern of the administration's approach to military engagements. Ryan's comments reflect broader concerns among military veterans and some political figures about how the administration handles sensitive military matters and communicates with the American public during international conflicts.