Trump denies ‘insensitive’ remarks to soldier’s widow

London: US President Donald Trump has said a lawmaker's claim he made a soldier's widow cry is "totally fabricated", reports BBC.

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said she was shocked by the president's comments to the bereaved wife of a fallen soldier.

The Democratic lawmaker claimed he told the widow: "He knew what he was signing up for, but I guess it hurts anyway."

Sgt La David Johnson was among four US special service troops killed in Niger by Islamist militants this month. Trump has already been criticised for not contacting the families of the dead servicemen right after the fatal ambush on 4 October.

The president tweeted on Wednesday morning: "Democrat Congresswoman totally fabricated what I said to the wife of a soldier who died in action (and I have proof). Sad!"

Trump did not immediately provide the evidence.

Ms Wilson, who represents a Florida district, told CNN that the president's call was made shortly before Sgt Johnson's coffin arrived in Miami.

Trump denies insensitive remarks to soldiers widow

London: US President Donald Trump has said a lawmakers claim he made a soldiers widow cry is totally fabricated, reports BBC. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said she was shocked by the presidents comments to the bereaved wife of a fallen soldier. The Democratic lawmaker claimed he told the widow: He knew what he was signing up for, but I guess it hurts anyway. Sgt La David Johnson was among four US special service troops killed in Niger by Islamist militants this month. Trump has already been criticised for not contacting the families of the dead servicemen right after the fatal ambush on 4 October. The president tweeted on Wednesday morning: Democrat Congresswoman totally fabricated what I said to the wife of a soldier who died in action (and I have proof). Sad! Trump did not immediately provide the evidence. Ms Wilson, who represents a Florida district, told CNN that the presidents call was made shortly before Sgt Johnsons coffin arrived in Miami.