Trump Honors Purple Heart Recipients
President Donald Trump signs a National Purple Heart Day Proclamation during an event to honor recipients of the Purple Heart in the East Room of the White House on Aug. 7, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump honored Purple Heart recipients at the White House on Aug. 7.
Trump hosted the afternoon event at the White House in honor of National Purple Heart Day, which is observed every Aug. 7 to spotlight the achievements of service members who were wounded or killed in action.