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Donald Trump responded to the father of Muslim American soldier killed in the line of duty who criticized him for lack of sacrifice for country at the Democratic National Convention, telling ABC News "I've made a lot of sacrifices."
The Republican presidential nominee was responding directly to a moving speech given by Khizr Khan at the DNC, in which he looked directly into the camera to address Trump.
“You have sacrificed nothing and no one,” he said.
Khan’s son, Humayun, was killed by a car bomb in Iraq.
Khizr also asked Trump if he had ever read the Constitution or visited Arlington Cemetery.
In an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, Trump rebuffed Khan’s remarks.
Khizr and Ghazala Khan at the Democratic National Convention on July 28, 2016.
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“I think I’ve made a lot of sacrifices. I work very, very hard,” he said. “I’ve created thousands and thousands of jobs.”
When asked if those should be considered sacrifices, Trump pointed to his business experience once again.
“I think when I can employ thousands and thousands of people, take care of their education, take care of so many things, even in military," he said.
He also mentioned his role in advocating for the Vietnam Memorial, and said that he had raised “millions of dollars” for military veterans.
Trump also commented on Ghazala Khan, Humayun’s mother, who appeared on stage with her husband.
“If you look at his wife, she was standing there, she had nothing to say,” he said. “Maybe she wasn’t allowed to have anything to say, you tell me.”
People have pointed out that she did not speak because she was overcome with grief, and that she has perviously spoken before about her son’s death.
LINK: The Father Of A Slain American Muslim Soldier Offered Trump His Copy Of The Constitution
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