Rivals Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have begun canvassing support from military leaders to bolster their position on national security issues and among the armed forces ahead of the 9/11 anniversary, as they sprint towards the final months of the taxing presidential campaign.
Democratic Clinton’s campaign released a list of 95 retired generals and admirals endorsing her presidential bid to the White House, a day after Republican Trump’s campaign released a list of endorsement from 88 military leaders.
The lists came as the two presidential campaign prepare themselves for a week focussed on national security ahead of the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.
The rival leaders have, however, not disclosed any plans to visit the Ground Zero to commemorate the anniversary.
Their overreach to rally veteran in their favour also comes ahead of the Commander-in-Chief Forum presented by NBC and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
Both the candidates would appear at the forum.
“Clinton is getting the backing of more senior military service members and former officials with command and management experience than any non-incumbent Democrat due to her proven record of diplomacy and steady leadership on the world stage,” the Clinton Campaign said in a statement.