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Critics argue that Trump's tough rhetoric stands in stark contrast to his actual life choices and experiences. For instance, his comments regarding political figures like Senator John McCain highlight this dichotomy. McCain, who is remembered as a war hero for his service in Vietnam, was disparaged by Trump, who famously claimed, “I like people who weren’t captured,” directing criticism towards McCain's time as a prisoner of war. This remark not only seemed dismissive of McCain’s sacrifices but also illustrated a broader pattern of Trump asserting toughness without a corresponding history of military service.