Military Times: Esper says he personally briefed Trump on the seriousness of TBI after Iran attack, now at 64 cases
In the days following an Iranian rocket attack on U.S. troops in Iraq, as reported injuries ballooned from zero casualties to 64 diagnosed traumatic brain injuries at last count, questions have arisen as to whether the military’s most senior leadership recognizes the concerns over TBI.
Though President Donald Trump last week dismissed the injuries as “headaches" and “not serious,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters Thursday that he had personally explained to the president the implications of the diagnosis.
“I’ve had the chance to speak with the president. He is very concerned about the health and welfare of all of our service members — particularly those who were involved in the operations in Iraq,” Esper said, though he did not elaborate on whether the talk came before or after Trump’s statements. “And he understands the nature of these injuries."
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WNU Editor: Of the 64 service members who have been diagnosed, 39 have already returned to duty.
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Defense secretary says Trump 'very concerned' about Iran attack brain injury victim -- ABC News
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