For years, our most courageous heroes were forgotten. But on one day, a President took a stand that was so decisive, it sent a message to the entire world. And it ended by calling out the one man responsible for their pain.
The VA system was broken. Wait times were skyrocketing and critical programs for veterans, like VA Choice, were being gutted by the previous administration, leaving our heroes behind.
But President Trump refused to let this stand. He didn't just give speeches; he took action. In just six months, his administration cut the veterans' backlog by 37%.
He made sure to honor these heroes personally, sharing the stories of men like Specialist Kevin Jensen, who ran back into a fire to save his platoon leader, shouting "Sir, I've got you! I've got you, sir!"
He also honored Staff Sergeant Thomas Matteo, a Marine who was "wounded six times during two tours in Vietnam," calling these men and others true examples of American exceptionalism.
This wasn't just about one day. It was about a return to unapologetic patriotism. It was about making America strong again, not just at home, but on the world stage, turning it into, in his words, the "hottest country in the world."