AWKWARD: Trump “congratulates” American soldier who lost his leg in Afghanistan (Video)
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania visited the Walter Reed Medical Center this Saturday to award a Purple Heart to Sgt. 1st Class Alvaro Barrientos, who was wounded last month in Afghanistan after militants attacked his base in Helmland province.
Barrientos had his right leg amputated as a result of the attack.
Things got a bit awkward with Trump’s congratulatory words to Barrientos, as the US President proceeded to pin the medal on the soldier…