Gold Star Mom Invites Donald Trump To Son’s Funeral: ‘I Love You And America Loves You’

A California Gold Star mother whose Marine son died in a terror attack outside Kabul’s international airport last month has invited former President Donald Trump to her son’s funeral, calling him “the real president.”

Shana Chappell’s son Kareem Nikoui was one of 13 American service members killed in the bomb blast on Aug. 26. In a Facebook post, Chappell wrote, “I would love if somehow my President (you Mr. Trump) could be present as i lay my Beautiful baby boy Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui to rest.”

“It would be such an honor to meet the real President of the United States of America, President Trump,” she continued. “I love you and America loves you.”

Trump wrote back to Chappell, saying “Thank you Shana.” In an emailed statement from his Save America PAC, Trump said, “our Country loves you and especially loves your beautiful boy, Kareem.” He did not say whether he would attend the funeral service for Nikoui, which is scheduled for Sept. 18.