Contrast this with Trump's blatant denigration of, yes, all American POWsand in effect all their families and all those who have served or will serve in the U. S. military.
Trump ceased to be an electable candidate at that moment, whether for President or dog catcher, and whether third or whatever party. This factor is being pathologically ignored by all who seek to make reality somehow conform to their wishes and illusions.
Yes, Perot did all that. He also gave us Bill Clinton.