Posted on 03/10/2016 2:23:48 PM PST by AuntB
During a special "Hannity" event, a wounded U.S. marine took Sean's seat so that he could deliver a special message to Donald Trump.
USMC Cpl. Tony Porta was wounded by an IED that killed two of his squad mates, and now he is the spokesperson for Veterans for Trump.
"When you become president, I don't want you to work for those guys who are giving tons of money to a lot of people. I want you to work for us," Porta said.
Watch the powerful moment above.
(Excerpt) Read more at insider.foxnews.com ...
Porta described some of the VAs he frequented as “awful,” while giving better marks to a smaller VA he went to later. The Marine vet described waiting for weeks for certain necessary treatments. He also expressed concern for veterans who commit suicide due to PTSD and other struggles. Trump reiterated his support for veterans and called the VA “corrupt.” The presidential candidate then seemed to suggest private vouchers for veterans who have trouble getting treatment at VAs.
USMC Cpl. Tony Porta was wounded by an IED that killed two of his squad mates, and now he is the spokesperson for Veterans for Trump.
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positions/veterans-administration-reforms
Veterans Administration Reforms That Will Make America Great Again
The Goals Of Donald J. Trump’s Veterans Plan
The current state of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is absolutely unacceptable. Over 300,000 veterans died waiting for care. Corruption and incompetence were excused. Politicians in Washington have done too little too slowly to fix it. This situation can never happen again, and when Donald J. Trump is president, it will be fixed – fast.
The guiding principle of the Trump plan is ensuring veterans have convenient access to the best quality care. To further this principle, the Trump plan will decrease wait times, improve healthcare outcomes, and facilitate a seamless transition from service into civilian life. [snip]
I posted this at another spot, but felt this was appropriate...I will state beforehand that its is my opinion that Trump is solidly behind the warfighter, and as I state later on, when it comes to our soldiers and conflict, he will not let them go in unprepared or with their hands tied. We will be in it to win it, and our wounded will be taken care of and treated with the respect they deserve.
WHY I BACK TRUMP....an opinion piece...
I understand the core problem with people who do not support Trump. They look at him as a guy who says one thing and does another. This is not the case. I will explain.
Trump, is a businessman. It is his job to get what he wants to get done, while satisfying as many opponents in the process. He does this as a daily skill he has developed over the years. He is NOT a politician, but the difference between a good businessman and a good politician is not that different, if you think about it.
If you think that he will, or any person will get into office and magically reverse all that Obama has done, your living in a fantasy world, regardless of what they promise. In the first 100 days, there are some things they can do, they can reverse executive orders, change political appointments, and even perhaps elect judges to the Supreme court.
But, it will be that person with negotiating skills, and the inherent ability to deal with both sides of the isle that will get the most done. Its the ART of the deal maker that will win the day.
Ted Cruz is universally hated by most in Washington, and IMO would be good for a SCOTUS appointment. Marco Rubio is just too young and inexperienced for such a monumental task, but his day may come. Hillary Clinton, is Bill Clinton II, or worse Obama II, she advocates all that he has done, and wants to continue with more of the same. She is a con artist since the days of white water, is a liar, hypocrite, and deceiver over Bengazi, is a Traitor over classified material in her own home on Servers, and should be in Jail, lot less running for Office. Bernie Sanders is a socialist, with no plans to really fix our country, rather spend its money earned by others, and continue the Obama legacy which he has much respect for...my God.
Trump is a problem solver, his goal is to get things done. He does not make idle promises and has a good idea what he can accomplish and what he can’t. If he says he can build something, he usually already has people in mind to get the job done.
He is smart enough to know that he does not know everything, but is also smart enough to hire the people who know what he does not to make the best decision.
He finances himself, not because he has to, but because he knows that he cannot be influenced by a financier if he is to do what needs to be done.
I don’t think he cares if he gets re-elected, if he does not meet his goals the first time around. I also think that if he tries to get things done and meets immovable people, he will not have any problem taking the issue to the people to bring pressure from the peoples side. He can’t fire them, but he can make there lives very uncomfortable if they stand in the way.
He will not be politically correct with the peoples business, things will be done on time, at cost, and there will be no pork. He will exercise the Veto Pen, and will push for line item vetoing and simplified propositions, bills will be straightforward with NO additional pork. How refreshing. Any negotiations will be before the bill is written.
In short, America is a business, if you spend money for programs, they are business, not politics.
If your dealing with defense, your in it to win it. You don’t send soldiers into a battle with their hands tied. It will be brutal and vicious, and our enemies will learn to avoid it at all costs. Brutality will be met with Overwhelming Brutality. We will win..FINALLY
Our military will become the strongest the newest and the most powerful in the world, AND we will use Americans to design and build it.
Our economy will begin to manufacture in America, we will stop importing people for jobs that can be filled with Americans with same or better skills (H1-B visa)
Finally we will secure our borders with Walls and technology, we will employ our ex-military who will use skills learned in service to protect our borders.
All of this cannot be accomplished by a politician, it must be accomplished by a business savvy person, who understands construction, and contracts, and personnel. Only one candidate fits the bill.
Thank you!
“The way our veterans have been treated by the Obama administration is disgraceful. “
You are so right. Sadly, they could have been treated better before him.
CBS News, Wed. April 30, 2008
Army Shamed By Shoddy Barracks
The Army was publicly shamed after an outraged parent posted photos on Youtube depicting dilapidated conditions at the barracks of Fort Bragg.
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/army-shamed-by-shoddy-barracks/
Should make a normal person angry to hear what our Veterans go through every day.
I’m proud of this boy Marine OOORAH and SEMPER FI Marine. By supporting Trump you continue to fight for America.
I’m proud of this boy Marine OOORAH and SEMPER FI Marine. By supporting Trump you continue to fight for America.
I taped the Hannity show and just got around to watching it. The Vet. had had over 100 operations to get where he is today. He said he wasn’t worried about himself but was having a hard time dealing with his two friends who dead. I think Hannity said he saw this Vet. at the air port? It was very inspiring. Hope our veterans get the help they so desperately need no matter who gets in.
That was amazing.
An incredible survivor.
Thank you so much for the ping.
I saw this moving scene Live, last night. Over 100 surgeries, and he loves his TRUMP. Very moving.
That North Carolina audience loved their TRUMP too, that was plain!
The Twitter Anti-Trump Brigade are constantly posting things like so far only 10% of what Trump raised two months ago has been given to charities. Well, I recall that a YEAR after 9/11 only 10% of the money collected had been disbursed. You have to vet organizations, there is legal paperwork that by itself can take weeks. But I notice they don’t ever bring that up.
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