Trump sparks backlash after making 'disrespectful' comment to family of dead US soldier

President Donald Trump paid tribute to Army 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan during an event in Georgia on Wednesday, but some social media users weren't happy with the speech he made.

Feehan was one of three soldiers killed in an attack last week at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

Earlier this week, President Trump attended the dignified transfer ceremony for four US service members killed in the conflict with Iran, and later traveled to Georgia, where he made the tribute.

The President told the crowd that 'one of the families' happened to be traveling to Georgia, the same destination the President was travelling to.

"'Well if you want, I'll give you a ride on Air Force One,'" Trump said, telling the crowd he offered Feehan's family to join him.

"And they said, 'wow, wow,'" he continued.

Trump said the family were 'heartbroken' but 'couldn't believe it'.

In the speech, in which Feehan's parents and uncle were in the crowd, Trump said: "We will carry Tyler's memory in our hearts forever. And I just want to thank you. It's an honor to have you here today," as the President and the crowd erupted in to cheers.

Elsewhere, the President said: "He's looking down right here, he's so proud. Together we are making our country safer and stronger and far more successful than it has ever been before. That's happening before your very eyes. That's why I call it the golden age."

One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, penned: "Disrespectful person, he's the one that's put lives in danger because of his illegal campaign against Iran!"

Another penned: "Remembering fallen heroes keeps their legacy alive, but ending foreign conflicts must remain the top priority. Bringing our service members home safely is the ultimate way to honor them."

However, others praised the President for his tribute, with one writing: "So moving. God bless the soldier and his family."

In a statement following Feehan's tragic death, his family said: "Our hearts are shattered. Tyler James Feehan, our son, our "Tivo," was taken from us far too soon, alongside other American heroes lost or wounded in this same tragic attack."

Earlier this week, the President warned Iran it will 'pay' for killing American soldiers.

Taking to Truth Social, he penned: "Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!"

“This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Daniel Caine, and every Leader in the Military. President DONALD J TRUMP.”