Summary: Yes, it was simply one of "45"s off the cuff slanders intended to denigrate and belittle the former president, that trigger a backlash that took on a life of its own. When the dustup escalated between Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, "45" and White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly , even casual observers began paying attention. The more coverage the dustup got, the more people wanted to know about the dead soldiers and what happened to them. With few answers coming from the White House, some began wondering if the administration even had a clue. It wouldn't be the first time.
