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Trump Vows to Reinstate Military Personnel Fired Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate with Full Back Pay

Oct 28, 2024, 09:06 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to reinstate military personnel who were discharged due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. During a recent statement, Trump emphasized that individuals should not be forced to receive the vaccine, asserting that many service members lost their jobs over the mandate. He pledged that those reinstated would receive full back pay. Trump remarked, "We lost so many great people in the military because of the vaccine," highlighting the impact of the mandate on military personnel. His comments reflect a broader stance against forced vaccinations, which he reiterated in his address.