Texas governor defends fallen Muslim soldier’s family amid Trump attacks

[DonViejo]

Gov. Greg Abbott is coming to the defense of a fallen Muslim soldier’s family, which has been under attack from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

“The service and devotion of Gold Star families to America cannot be questioned,” Abbott said in a statement provided Monday to The Texas Tribune. “Captain [Humayun] Khan, like many heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice, will be forever remembered for their service in protecting the freedoms we cherish in America.”

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Abbott, who supported Ted Cruz in the presidential primary season, is backing Trump for president but not as vocally as some other statewide officials, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. A spokesman for Patrick did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday on Trump’s war of words with the Khans. Neither did a spokesman for former Gov. Rick Perry, an enthusiastic Trump backer who served in the U.S. Air Force.

There was also no immediate comment from Texas’ two U.S. senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. A Cornyn spokesman said he had not yet had a chance to speak with the senator, while a Cruz spokeswoman declined comment.

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http://www.rawstory.com/2016/08/texas-governor-defends-fallen-muslim-soldiers-family-amid-trump-attacks/

[Iliyah]

1. Damn when you lose the Texas Gov (in public) in this matter it's time to STFU

Ya think T-rump will listen, ummmmmm, NO.

[thucythucy]

2. Let's hope Trump goes after every single Republican

criticizing him now. You know, says some typically classy Trump statement like, "Wait till I'm president. THEN they'll be sorry."