Watch Live: President Donald Trump holds ceremony honoring Purple Heart recipients

The ceremony falls on National Purple Heart Day, which recognizes military servicemembers who were severely wounded or killed in action.

Published: August 7, 2025 4:22pm

President Donald Trump on Thursday is holding a ceremony at the White House that recognizes and honors Purple Heart recipients.

The ceremony falls on National Purple Heart Day, which recognizes military servicemembers who were severely wounded or killed in action. 

Three of the recipients at the ceremony include Thomas Matteo, Gerald Enter Jr. and John Ford, who gave their Purple Heart medals to Trump last year after he survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, USA Today reported.

The ceremony, which was scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Eastern, can be streamed here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage. 

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