A Marine who spoke at former president Donald Trump’s rally in Georgia last weekend lied about being the person seen on video hoisting an infant over a wall at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, according to a military spokesperson.
At the rally, former President Donald Trump invited Lance Cpl. Hunter Clark to the stage, implying he was the Marine seen in the viral video who lifted a child over the wall. “We’re also honored to be joined by one of the Marines who bravely served in Kabul during the withdrawal,” Trump said, “and helped evacuate children over … the airport wall.
You saw him. He did a great job.” Clark, who’s under investigation for taking part in political activities by speaking at the Trump rally, told the audience Saturday: