Inside Trump’s intimate meeting with nation’s bravest soldiers during whirlwind Texas trip

President Donald Trump visited the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, the day before the anniversary of 9/11, to honor the nation’s bravest warriors. He privately met with Medal of Honor recipients and signed legislation clearing the way for a new monument honoring them on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Trump delivered a speech highlighting the immense bravery and sacrifice of these individuals, drawing parallels to historical figures like Hershel “Woody” Williams.

• President Trump visited the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.
• He met privately with Medal of Honor recipients present at the event.
• Trump signed legislation for a new monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
• The event took place the day before the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
• The museum’s CEO, Troy Bertram, stated it focuses on the courage and sacrifice of individuals, not just military history.
• Army Lt. Col. William Swenson, a Medal of Honor recipient, praised Trump’s support for the monument project.
• The new monument will be located near the Lincoln Memorial.
• The event also acknowledged Hershel “Woody” Williams, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient for whom a bill was named.