The Forgotten Story of Trump and America’s Veterans

In 1995, the New York City Veterans Day Parade was in danger of being canceled. Then-businessman Donald Trump came forward — donating $200,000 of his own money and raising another $300,000 to make sure America’s veterans were honored that year. “Supporting veterans wasn’t about politics — it was about pride in America.” Sometimes, real leadership isn’t about being seen — it’s about doing what’s right when no one’s watching.