The families of US soldiers who have died in the US-Israeli war against Iran are battling to ensure they receive appropriate pay and benefits for their loved ones.

Libby Klinner, a widow, wrote on social media that the US air force had deemed her ineligible for additional benefits following the death of Major Alex Klinner, her 33-year-old husband, because Congress had not officially declared war.

He was one of six crew members of a KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq in March while supporting US strikes against Iran.

  • MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    ·
    12 hours ago

    We have elections in two months that could greatly limit his abilities - he’s gotten away with almost everything because the Republican controlled Congress lets him.

    It’s a lot more realistic than an imaginary coup.

    • pbhj@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      3 hours ago

      The military enabled him by ignoring their oath to uphold the constitution and deploying against USA cities.

      It’s a major problem, because you know the military support Trump instead of USA. Arguably USA died already.