"It's a very sad day," Trump told reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Florida later Saturday afternoon, saying that he was "glad we paid our respects." He said the relatives of the deceased are "great people, great parents, wives, family" and said that the "parents were so proud.""
"The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one of the most somber duties of any commander in chief. During his first term, Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was "the toughest thing I have to do" as president."
"As is protocol, Trump - wearing a blue suit, red tie and a white USA hat - did not speak during the transfer. The president saluted as each flag-draped transfer case was carried from the military aircraft to awaiting transfer vehicles, which would take them to a mortuary facility to prepare them for their final resting place."
A dignified transfer ceremony was held to honor six U.S. service members killed in action: Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, Capt. Cody Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, and Sgt. Declan Coady. President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their spouses attended the solemn event, along with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and other top administration officials. Governors and senators from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Florida were also present. Following protocol, Trump remained silent during the transfer, saluting as each flag-draped case was carried from the aircraft to transfer vehicles bound for a mortuary facility.
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