"During his first term, Mr Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was "the toughest thing I have to do" as president. Mr Trump, speaking at a summit of Latin American leaders in Miami before his trip to Delaware, said the fallen service members were heroes "coming home in a different manner than they thought they'd be coming home"."
"He said it was "a very sad situation" and he pledged to keep American war deaths "to a minimum". Both Mr Trump and vice president JD Vance were present for the transfer, as were their spouses. A host of top administration officials were in attendance, including defence secretary Pete Hegseth."
"The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of US service members killed in action, is considered one of the most sombre duties of any commander in chief. As is protocol, Mr Trump - wearing a blue suit, red tie and a white USA hat - did not speak during the transfer."
President Trump participated in a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, witnessing the return of six American soldiers killed in Middle East combat operations. The ceremony, considered one of the most solemn duties of a commander in chief, included Vice President JD Vance, their spouses, and numerous top administration officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Trump described the fallen service members as heroes and characterized the situation as very sad. He pledged to keep American war deaths to a minimum. The six deceased service members were identified by rank and hometown, with one posthumously promoted from specialist to sergeant.
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