Summary
President Donald Trump attended a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to honor the return of six U.S. service members who died in a military aircraft crash. This is the second time he has participated in such a military rite since starting a war with Iran earlier in the year.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump visited Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
- He was there to honor the remains of six U.S. service members.
- The service members were killed in a crash of a refueling aircraft.
- The aircraft crash occurred in Iraq.
- This was the second time Trump participated in this military ceremony since the conflict with Iran began on February 28.
- The ceremony is known as a "dignified transfer."
- The event was not open to the press.
- Trump described the ceremony as one of the toughest duties as a commander in chief.
