John Kelly Confirms Trump Called POWs 'Suckers'

In a statement to CNN, former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly confirms allegations that Donald Trump called prisoners of war "suckers." Trump is said to have made the remark at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 2017. Kelly also says Trump did not want to be seen with soldiers who were wounded in battle because "It doesn't look good for me." In a statement, Trump's spokesperson Create contentsays "Kelly has totally clowned himself with these debunked stories he's made up."