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‘Like An Award Show’: Illinois Democrat Senate Candidate Mocks Trump Honoring Veterans

Rep. Robin Kelly mocked the theatrical Medal of Honor presentation during Trump's address, which honored five military personnel including Purple Heart and Legion of Merit recipients.

  • Illinois Democrat Robin Kelly mocked veterans honored at President Donald Trump's State of the Union by likening it to an award show during a livestream discussion.
  • Five military officers received awards during the address, including two West Virginia National Guardsmen awarded Purple Hearts posthumously, two pilots awarded the Medal of Honor, and a Coast Guard Petty Officer awarded the Legion of Merit for heroic acts.
  • New York Democrat Rep. Yvette Clarke described the address as horrific despite not attending.
  • Texas Democrat Rep. Al Green was ejected from the event for displaying a protest sign during the speech.
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Folha de S.Paulo broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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