Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) faced backlash for incorrectly associating Memorial Day with veterans' benefits.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) faced backlash for mistakenly associating Memorial Day, which commemorates U.S. military members who died serving their country, with calls for benefits and social services for veterans. Both congresswomen deleted their posts after receiving criticism. The confusion between Memorial Day and Veterans Day highlights the need for clear understanding of military observances.

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