Democrat Congresswoman totally fabricated what I said to the wife of a soldier who died in action (and I have proof). Sad!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2017
CNN: Trump: Dem congresswoman 'totally fabricated' his remarks to widow of fallen soldier
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump denied Wednesday that he told the widow of a US serviceman killed in an ambush in Niger that "he knew what he signed up for, but I guess it still hurt."
"Democrat Congresswoman totally fabricated what I said to the wife of a soldier who died in action (and I have proof). Sad!" he tweeted. He did not immediately provide proof to back the claim. CNN has reached out to the White House.
Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, made the stunning claim Tuesday night, saying she was present when the call took place. Sgt. La David Johnson was among the four US soldiers killed by enemy fire in an October 4 ambush in Niger.
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Update #1: Trump told widow of fallen soldier 'he knew what he signed up for,' says congresswoman (ABC News)
Update #2: War of words: Trump denies telling Special Forces soldier's widow in speakerphone call to family that her husband 'knew what he signed up for' – as congresswoman who heard it says president 'has a brain disorder' and didn't even know slain man's name (Daily Mail)
WNU Editor: Even though Democrat Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is a virulent anti-Trump supporter who has been calling for his impeachment since the beginning .... this story is not going to die. I suspect that this conversation was also recorded .... probably by both the White House and by those who were in the car where this conversation was made. Should it be made public .... a private conversation on such a topic .... definitely not. But in today's politicized world .... who knows.