Yesterday, President Donald Trump was with congressional Republicans celebrating their successful effort to completely overhaul the tax code.
After slashing taxes for most Americans, the group had much to celebrate – but Trump did not stay in the area.
Less than a day later, on Thursday, Trump quietly and mysteriously boarded Marine One.
Many people were left in the dark about his destination, but their questions were answered when Trump landed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington D.C.
The reason? To visit wounded U.S. soldiers ahead of the holiday season.
President Trump has departed the White House en route to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, says he’s going to wish the troops a Merry Christmas.
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) December 21, 2017
Check it out, via the Hill:
President Trump is visiting wounded U.S. soldiers on Thursday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center just outside Washington, D.C.
“We’ll be over there for a while, but we’re just going to wish them a merry Christmas,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House.
Pres. Trump pays holiday visit to wounded service members at Walter Reed, hailing them as "some of the bravest people anywhere in the world." https://t.co/mAzksVzdr4 pic.twitter.com/9lsEzSt7O6
— ABC News (@ABC) December 21, 2017
Here’s more:
He called the soldiers “some of the bravest people anywhere in the world.”
White House chief of staff John Kelly was among the aides who accompanied Trump to the hospital for the private visit Thursday.
Commander-in-Chief is off to Walter Reed to visit our AMAZING troops… pic.twitter.com/pThB1zvBdz
— Dan Scavino Jr. (@Scavino45) December 21, 2017
Independent Journal Review adds:
Just after his inauguration, Trump disappeared in just that fashion, only to reappear a short time later at Andrews Air Force Base — to greet the body of a fallen Navy SEAL.
He did it again Thursday afternoon, just 24 hours after a public press conference cheering the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — and he only answered one question before he boarded Marine One.
Once at the hospital, Trump reportedly presented a Purple Heart military award:
Today, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump presented the Purple Heart to an American Hero, at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. pic.twitter.com/xvSg35Xs70
— Dan Scavino Jr. (@Scavino45) December 21, 2017
And:
One of the most powerful moments of my life watching @POTUS give the Purple Heart to this American Hero. Amazed by the strength and resilience of the men and women in our Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/AtoaboF4DE
— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) December 21, 2017
More information:
At Walter Reed, @realDonaldTrump met with injured troops today, including a Purple Heart recipient pic.twitter.com/khnySvNWRv
— Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) December 22, 2017
Some reporters were able to catch a comment from the President before he boarded Marine One:
.@POTUS speaks to reporters as he departs for Walter Reed National Medical Center: "We're just gonna wish them a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and we love those people." pic.twitter.com/rGYT0o8hzq
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) December 21, 2017
