"One-time Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura called out former President
Donald Trump as a "rich white boy" and the "biggest draft dodger" in a
CNN appearance last night.
Speaking with CNN's Laura Coates on Friday night, Ventura, criticized the GOP presidential candidate and his running mate, Ohio Senator
JD Vance, for their character and values, particularly referencing military service.
Ventura, who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, told Coates: "Vance is doing a disservice to himself and a disservice to the United States Marine Corps. I know a lot of great Marines, and Marines show respect, and Vance is not showing respect." Vance is a Marine veteran who served in Iraq.
Ventura added: "who does he [Vance] have respect for, Donald Trump—the biggest draft dodger from the Vietnam War, the rich white boy who bought his way out of it."