Ex-GOP leader skewers 'fool' Trump for dead soldier gaffe: 'Take your damn hat off!!'
Donald Trump was hit hard on Saturday by a former GOP leader over the president's conduct during the "dignified transfer" of the six soldiers killed in the war in Iran.
Critics pounced after Trump stood with his "head unbowed" during the solemn ceremony to honor the deceased soldiers. Numerous observers pointed out the president's decision to wear a white golf hat during the long-running tradition that was broadcast in silence on CNN.
That point about the hat also wasn't missed by former RNC Chairman Michael Steele, who now hosts his own show on MS NOW.
Taking to X, Steele wrote, "This fool has ABSOLUTELY no sense of dignity or appreciation for the moment."
"It is called the Dignified Transfer for a reason," the ex-GOP insider added over the weekend. He then simply demanded, "Take your damn hat off!!"
A prominent Democratic governor also joined in.
Governor Newsom's Press Office said, "Take your hat off, you disgusting little man."