EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’
A political ad in Texas has sparked outrage by mocking a military veteran's disability status ahead of Memorial Day. The ad, sent by a political action committee aligned with John Lujan, targets Carlos De La Cruz, suggesting he misuses his 100% disability status. Veterans, including Charlotte Neiner, have condemned the ad as shameful and disrespectful to those who have served.
- ▪The ad refers to Carlos De La Cruz as the '100% disabled' kickboxer, questioning his disability status.
- ▪Charlotte Neiner, an Air Force veteran, called the ad the most shameful thing she has ever received in her mailbox.
- ▪Neiner emphasized that attacking a fellow veteran's service days before Memorial Day is disgraceful.
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Midterm Elections EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’ An Air Force veteran told Fox News Digital, 'This is the most shameful thing I have ever pulled out of my mailbox' By Peter Pinedo Fox News Published May 23, 2026 1:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Democrats distance themselves from Texas candidate over ‘American Zionists’ remarks House Democrats condemned Texas candidate Maureen Galindo after comments about turning ICE detention centers into prisons for NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A Texas congressional race already marred by scandal is facing new controversy after veterans condemned political ads sent ahead of Memorial Day…
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