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.

  • osanna@lemmy.vg
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    21 hours ago

    so… when are they gonna coup the orange turd stain?

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      17 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.

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        8 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.

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        16 hours ago

        FYI, this is a midterm election that is coming up. The senators and representatives who will have been elected will be sworn in on Jan 2, 2027 in their respective chambers. Nothing significant to the constitution is scheduled for Jan 6. That’s only in presidential election cycles.