Q-34Recorded statementMilitary and veteransJuly 30, 2016
What he said about Khizr and Ghazala Khan, parents of Army Capt. Humayun Khan, killed in Iraq
“She had nothing to say. She probably, maybe she wasn’t allowed to have anything to say.” Asked what he had sacrificed: “I think I’ve made a lot of sacrifices.”
Context
ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos, excerpts released July 30 and aired July 31, after Khizr Khan criticized him at the Democratic convention while his wife stood beside him. His campaign said July 30, “Captain Humayun Khan was a hero to our country and we should honor all who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe.”
Sources
- NBC News, July 30, 2016nbcnews.comhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/donald-trump-questions-army-father-s-dnc-speech-wife-s-n620241 #233
- NBC Washington, July 31, 2016nbcwashington.comhttps://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/paul-ryan-says-muslims-military-should-be-honored/1997384/ #238
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