For some Republicans and independent voters intrigued by Mr. Trump, his conduct around the military remains a sticking point. Of Mr. Trump’s reaction, Mr. Farnan said: “I’d have much more appreciated it if he just said, ‘We’re thankful for your son’s service. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyWhatever backlash he has faced so far, Mr. Trump can count on the continued backing of a formidable bloc of military voters in the swing states. And before a rally in Jacksonville, Mr. Trump met with Gold Star families and later said they were “incredible folks.”But Mr. Trump has continued to face reproach from prominent veterans in elected office this week. That’s just what it is.”At a rally in Tucson on Tuesday for Mr. Trump’s running mate, Gov.

Source: New York Times August 04, 2016 14:47 UTC