ExclusiveThe Untold Story of Donald Trump

On November 11th, we experience a small break from the discourse in Washington and all over the country. No election scoreboard. No impeachment countdown. While everyone had recently spent their time criticizing President Trump, this is the day to remember everything he had sacrificed for us. Because there's a story that's being overlooked. Welcome to News Planet. I'm your host, Kathleen Lee. Today, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump marked Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. The President participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks honoring America's veterans. His official proclamation carried a straightforward message, Every American owes our veterans an eternal debt of gratitude. It also declared that no one who has worn the nation's uniform should ever be homeless. Amid the political battles, this is a welcome change of focus. Not who won the latest argument, but who answered the call to serve. Now, let's rewind to November 11, 1995. The parade marked the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, a chance to honor veterans whose service was already half a century behind them. Parade director Tom Fox, a Vietnam veteran, said organizers had approached 200 corporations without securing the contributions they sought. They were barely getting any donations. Then Trump stepped in. Contemporary reporting credited him with donating $200,000 and raising another $300,000. For an event struggling to build financial momentum, that help mattered. When no one else stepped up, Trump did. Fox did not mince words. Donald Trump saved the parade. The 1995 story offers a concrete reason for the affection behind the phrase the people's president. It shows just a glimpse of his contributions made decades before he held the office. It does not settle today's arguments about war or policy. But it does remind us of the kind of person he really is, despite the recent controversies. He would always hold a person willing to serve the country close to his heart. And no matter which side of the political spectrum you're on, all of us should as well. So tonight, let the arguments take a short intermission. Thank a veteran. Listen to a story you have never heard. And remember that gratitude means more when it becomes practical support, a principle reflected in the President's call to honor veterans and ensure they are appreciated. That's all we have today for News Planet. Thanks for watching and we'll see you next time.