Historically, U.S. presidents have generally been supportive of the military and veterans, recognizing the importance of their service and sacrifice. However, some presidents have faced accusations or controversies related to their attitudes toward the military or veterans, though it's rare for any to be labeled as outright "anti-military" or "anti-veterans." Here are a few examples of presidents who have had controversial moments or policies that were perceived as negative toward the military or veterans:
1. **Herbert Hoover**: During the Great Depression, Hoover's handling of the Bonus Army incident in 1932 led to significant criticism. The Bonus Army, composed of World War I veterans seeking early payment of a promised bonus, was forcibly dispersed by the U.S. Army under the command of General Douglas MacArthur, with significant violence. This event damaged Hoover's reputation among veterans [[âťž]](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/09/03/report-trump-disparaged-us-war-dead-as-losers-suckers/) [[âťž]](https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2023/10/03/john-kelly-trump-insults-veterans).
2. **Richard Nixon**: Nixon's presidency included the Vietnam War era, which saw significant anti-war sentiment and criticism of the military. While Nixon himself did not disparage the military, his administration's conduct during the war and the Watergate scandal created a turbulent relationship with both the military and the public [[âťž]](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/09/03/report-trump-disparaged-us-war-dead-as-losers-suckers/).
3. **Donald Trump**: As mentioned earlier, Trump has been reported to have made numerous disparaging comments about the military and veterans, which has led to substantial controversy. These reports include calling fallen soldiers "losers" and "suckers," among other negative remarks [[âťž]](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/09/03/report-trump-disparaged-us-war-dead-as-losers-suckers/) [[âťž]](https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2023/10/03/john-kelly-trump-insults-veterans) [[âťž]](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-veterans-day-military-b2445558.html).
It is important to note that while these presidents faced specific controversies, it is an oversimplification to label them as "anti-military" or "anti-veterans" across their entire terms. Each case had complex circumstances and varying degrees of impact.
For further reading, you can refer to the detailed articles and sources:
- [The Atlantic's article on Trump's comments](https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-americans-who-died-at-war-are-losers-and-suckers/615997/)
- [Military Times report on Trump](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/09/04/report-trump-disparaged-us-war-dead-as-losers-suckers/)
- [History of the Bonus Army incident](https://www.history.com/news/bonus-army-wwi-veterans-protest-washington)