Hops I think you missed the point. It was the denigration of the Marines Cemetery which he didn't want to visit. Not about sleepy Joe at all.
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We covered this when it happened and the reasons for not flying to the cemetery were clear and reasonable, as were the reasons for not making a last minute 4 hour drive.
I would belive that Trump said almost anything except what this reports. Unnamed sources that contradict sources on site. Additionally, Trump has a deep respect for the military in general.
Because we know this and because the story in not reliably souced AND because it is election season, I reject this.
As for comments about people like McCain, he was not wrong and did not say anything about him that I have not said over and over. Just because someone serves they are not except from criticism and they are not automatically honorable people.