Days after being fined for misusing veterans' funds, Trump urges people to celebrate Veterans' Day by donating to his campaign

If you can't thank a veteran today, do the next best thing and donate to a non-veteran!
President Trump's campaign fundraising team didn't miss a beat this Veterans Day, running a Facebook ad on Monday encouraging people to say "THANK YOU, VETERANS" by donating to the president's metaphorical war chest.
Trump, who is not a veteran, famously deferred the Vietnam War draft several times.
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The ad, which includes a can't-miss 25 percent off coupon, provoked criticism of the president, with veteran Mark Hertling pointing out the somewhat bizarre timing of the Trump campaign's message. A judge ordered Trump to pay $2 million last week over his alleged mishandling of funds for veterans, which were instead used for political purposes, CBS News reports.
The president also celebrated the day by attending New York City's Veterans Day parade, where he took the time to honor Gold Star families, despite his history of feuding with several of them.
Although if Trump really is burying the hatchet this Veterans Day, he should be sure to get the date right in next year's Facebook ad.
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Marianne is The Week’s Social Media Editor. She is a native Tennessean and recent graduate of Ohio University, where she studied journalism and political science. Marianne has previously written for The Daily Beast, The Crime Report, and The Moroccan Times.
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