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Trump Vows to Reinstate 8,000 Troops Discharged Over Vaccine Mandate, Offers Back Pay and Apology

Aug 21, 2024, 07:33 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reinstate over 8,000 military service members who were discharged for refusing to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed during the Biden-Harris administration. Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden for enforcing the mandate, which he described as coercive. He promised to rehire the discharged personnel, provide them with full back pay, and issue a formal apology from the United States government. Trump's statement underscores his ongoing opposition to the vaccine mandate and his commitment to reversing policies he considers unjust.