Clinton tears Trump for PTSD comments

Published October 5, 2016 12:13am ET



Hillary Clinton tore into Donald Trump on Tuesday for his supposedly offensive comments this week post-traumatic stress and veteran suicides.

“Some of the strongest men and women any of us will ever meet have experienced post-traumatic stress. Donald Trump’s comments are not just ignorant, they’re harmful because they give voice to the stigma that has led generations of veterans to hide their struggles instead of getting life-saving help,” Clinton told reporters at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

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