Sun Sep 15 11:07:56 UTC 2024: ## Kamala Harris’s Claim of No US Troops in Combat Zones Sparks Outrage

**Washington, D.C.** – Vice President Kamala Harris has faced backlash after claiming during a recent debate that no US troops are currently deployed in combat zones. This assertion has been met with outrage from families of service members injured in active duty, who argue that it contradicts the reality of ongoing US military operations in the Middle East and Africa.

Retired Army Col. and military analyst Jonathan Sweet has confirmed that as many as 50,000 US service members are currently deployed in regions classified as “hostile fire” or “imminent danger” zones, qualifying them for monthly hazard pay. These deployments include locations in the Middle East and Africa where US troops are routinely exposed to the risk of enemy attacks.

One of the most vocal critics of Harris’s claim is Brad Illerbrunner, whose son, Chief Warrant Officer Garrett Illerbrunner, was severely injured in a drone attack in Iraq on Christmas Day. Illerbrunner expressed his anger, stating that Harris’s claim “really [hit] below the belt” and showed a disregard for the sacrifices made by US troops.

Harris’s statement, made during a televised debate against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, was intended to present the Harris-Biden administration as ushering in a period of unprecedented peace. However, critics have pointed out that her claim is demonstrably false and displays a concerning lack of understanding of the ongoing realities of US military engagements.

The controversy surrounding Harris’s statement has reignited debate about the administration’s transparency on military deployments and the importance of accurately portraying the dangers faced by US service members.

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