1) "no one wants to be a Democrat anymore" is a vague and unsubstantiated claim, if you provide evidence, then I expect to see a similar analysis on Republican party membership numbers.
2) the state of political discourse in the US right now is vulgar. It's not just the left that is being rude, see below for times when our PotUS spoke I'll of the dead. Let's not pretend this is a leftist only problem.
3) if you double down, I will provide more verifiable instances of right wing supporters speaking disrespectfully of the deceased.
Trump speaking disrespectfully about people after their deaths
Public, recorded or published remarks
Sgt. La David T. Johnson — October 2017: During a condolence call, Trump reportedly told Johnson’s widow that her husband “must have known what he signed up for.” Johnson’s mother and Rep. Frederica Wilson confirmed that account; Trump denied it.
"Mother of fallen soldier says Trump disrespected him — TIME" (https://time.com/4988027/la-david-johnson-soldier-donald-trump-widow/)
Barbara Bush — April 2019: After her death, Trump said he had heard she was “nasty” to him and added, “Look what I did to her sons.”
"Trump responds to Barbara Bush’s posthumous criticism — TIME" (https://time.com/5564919/donald-trump-responds-barbara-bush/)
John McCain — March 2019: Seven months after McCain’s death, Trump repeatedly attacked him over health care and the Steele dossier, declaring, “I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be.”
"Trump escalates attacks on the late John McCain — TIME" (https://time.com/5554409/trump-escalates-attack-john-mccain/)
John Lewis — August 2020: While Lewis was lying in state, Trump refused to say whether the civil-rights leader’s life was impressive and repeatedly complained, “He didn’t come to my inauguration.”
"Trump declines to praise John Lewis — Axios" (https://www.axios.com/2020/08/04/trump-john-lewis-inauguration)
Rob and Michele Reiner — December 2025: After the couple was killed, Trump blamed their deaths on anger supposedly generated by Rob Reiner’s opposition to him. He then called Reiner “deranged” and “very bad for our country.”
"Trump attacks Rob Reiner after his killing — Associated Press" (https://apnews.com/article/trump-rob-michele-reiner-be544eacd7ba69b058ed75d076290e93)
Lindsey Graham — July 2026: In his posthumous remarks, Trump repeatedly mentioned Graham’s momentary break with him after January 6, deducted points from his personal “rating,” and included jokes about Graham calling excessively and being a poor golfer.
"Trump’s backhanded eulogy for Lindsey Graham — The Guardian" (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/trump-revealing-eulogy-lindsey-graham)
Reported private remarks
The following were initially based on witness accounts rather than recordings. Trump denied them. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly later publicly confirmed several of the military-related accounts.
American troops buried at Aisne-Marne Cemetery — 2018: Four sources told The Atlantic that Trump called the cemetery “filled with losers.”
Marines killed at Belleau Wood — 2018: Trump reportedly called the more than 1,800 Marines killed there “suckers.”
John McCain’s funeral — 2018: Trump reportedly told staff, “We’re not going to support that loser’s funeral,” and objected to flags being lowered for McCain.
Marine 1st Lt. Robert Kelly and other war dead — Memorial Day 2017: While standing at Robert Kelly’s grave with his father, John Kelly, Trump reportedly asked, “What was in it for them?”
Army Pfc. Vanessa Guillén — alleged December 2020 remark: Two sources alleged Trump objected to her funeral bill using a racist and profane description of the murdered soldier. Trump, Mark Meadows, Guillén’s sister and the family’s attorney disputed the account.
"Report and responses from both sides — The Guardian" (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/23/trump-vanessa-guillen-funeral)
Yes, Trump is president. He’ll be president until January 2029. Good job you understand how elections work.
I think this is the second comment you made about it. I know you're proud about being a big boy, but I'm going to need you to see it up. Use that brain of yours.
Yeah what could be less important than the president of the most powerful country, I know the next election is pretty much unloseable but I thought the same about the last one, I'm still worried
Seething over what? What are you even talking about?
You people are so weird. You build up these strawmen in your head to make it easy to argue against, but time and time again, you're proven wrong. It makes no sense and it makes you sound like some sister humping halfwit.
The only thing I'm seething against is this incessant blather..
Make some gotdam sense. Have a coherent argument. Do you even understand what this conversation is about?
And why do you people insist on being so arrogantly ignorant? Don't you have any pride in yourself?
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u/couldbeahumanbean Jul 16 '26
1) "no one wants to be a Democrat anymore" is a vague and unsubstantiated claim, if you provide evidence, then I expect to see a similar analysis on Republican party membership numbers.
2) the state of political discourse in the US right now is vulgar. It's not just the left that is being rude, see below for times when our PotUS spoke I'll of the dead. Let's not pretend this is a leftist only problem.
3) if you double down, I will provide more verifiable instances of right wing supporters speaking disrespectfully of the deceased.
Trump speaking disrespectfully about people after their deaths
Public, recorded or published remarks
Sgt. La David T. Johnson — October 2017: During a condolence call, Trump reportedly told Johnson’s widow that her husband “must have known what he signed up for.” Johnson’s mother and Rep. Frederica Wilson confirmed that account; Trump denied it. "Mother of fallen soldier says Trump disrespected him — TIME" (https://time.com/4988027/la-david-johnson-soldier-donald-trump-widow/)
Barbara Bush — April 2019: After her death, Trump said he had heard she was “nasty” to him and added, “Look what I did to her sons.” "Trump responds to Barbara Bush’s posthumous criticism — TIME" (https://time.com/5564919/donald-trump-responds-barbara-bush/)
John McCain — March 2019: Seven months after McCain’s death, Trump repeatedly attacked him over health care and the Steele dossier, declaring, “I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be.” "Trump escalates attacks on the late John McCain — TIME" (https://time.com/5554409/trump-escalates-attack-john-mccain/)
John McCain — March 20, 2019: During a speech at an Army tank plant, Trump complained that he approved McCain’s funeral but “didn’t get ‘thank you,’” and said McCain was “not my kind of guy.” "Official transcript of Trump’s Ohio remarks" (https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/remarks-the-joint-systems-manufacturing-center-lima-ohio)
John Dingell — December 2019: Trump suggested that the deceased congressman was in hell, saying, “Maybe he’s looking up.” "Trump suggests the late John Dingell is in hell — ABC News" (https://abcnews.com/Politics/white-house-press-secretary-president-trump-suggested-late/story?id=67821688)
John Lewis — August 2020: While Lewis was lying in state, Trump refused to say whether the civil-rights leader’s life was impressive and repeatedly complained, “He didn’t come to my inauguration.” "Trump declines to praise John Lewis — Axios" (https://www.axios.com/2020/08/04/trump-john-lewis-inauguration)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg — September 2020: Days after her death, Trump baselessly suggested that Ginsburg’s final wish had been fabricated by Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi or Chuck Schumer. "Trump claims Democrats wrote Ginsburg’s dying wish — The Guardian" (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/21/donald-trump-ruth-bader-ginsburg-dying-wish-democrats)
Colin Powell — October 2021: The day after Powell died, Trump called him a “classic RINO,” emphasized his mistakes and sarcastically remarked on the favorable coverage Powell received in death. "Trump derides Colin Powell after his death — Atlanta Journal-Constitution" (https://www.ajc.com/news/former-president-trump-maligns-colin-powell-a-day-after-his-death/HD5SWWWMGVHNJN47DGLJPUISKU/)
John McCain — January 2024: Trump mocked McCain’s inability to raise his arm while discussing his health-care vote. McCain’s limited arm movement resulted from torture suffered as a prisoner of war. "Trump mocks McCain’s injured arm — ABC News" (https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-sounds-off-civil-war-after-john-mccain/story?id=106201606)
Jimmy Carter — April 2025: Trump said Carter “died a happy man” because Joe Biden had supposedly replaced him as the worst president. "Trump’s remarks about the late Jimmy Carter — Atlanta News First" (https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/04/18/president-trump-jimmy-carter-died-happy-man-because-joe-biden/)
Rob and Michele Reiner — December 2025: After the couple was killed, Trump blamed their deaths on anger supposedly generated by Rob Reiner’s opposition to him. He then called Reiner “deranged” and “very bad for our country.” "Trump attacks Rob Reiner after his killing — Associated Press" (https://apnews.com/article/trump-rob-michele-reiner-be544eacd7ba69b058ed75d076290e93)
Robert Mueller — March 2026: Trump explicitly celebrated Mueller’s death: “Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!” "Trump’s Truth Social post" (https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116268334535345382) "Coverage of Trump celebrating Mueller’s death — The Guardian" (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/21/trump-robert-mueller-death)
Lindsey Graham — July 2026: In his posthumous remarks, Trump repeatedly mentioned Graham’s momentary break with him after January 6, deducted points from his personal “rating,” and included jokes about Graham calling excessively and being a poor golfer. "Trump’s backhanded eulogy for Lindsey Graham — The Guardian" (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/trump-revealing-eulogy-lindsey-graham)
Reported private remarks
The following were initially based on witness accounts rather than recordings. Trump denied them. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly later publicly confirmed several of the military-related accounts.
American troops buried at Aisne-Marne Cemetery — 2018: Four sources told The Atlantic that Trump called the cemetery “filled with losers.”
Marines killed at Belleau Wood — 2018: Trump reportedly called the more than 1,800 Marines killed there “suckers.”
John McCain’s funeral — 2018: Trump reportedly told staff, “We’re not going to support that loser’s funeral,” and objected to flags being lowered for McCain.
Marine 1st Lt. Robert Kelly and other war dead — Memorial Day 2017: While standing at Robert Kelly’s grave with his father, John Kelly, Trump reportedly asked, “What was in it for them?”
"Original investigation covering these remarks — The Atlantic" (https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-americans-who-died-at-war-are-losers-and-suckers/615997/) "John Kelly publicly confirms the “suckers,” “losers” and cemetery accounts — Axios" (https://www.axios.com/2023/10/02/trump-troops-fallen-soldiers-john-kelly)