President trump has again denied being insensitive to the widow of a fallen soldier, to whom he offered his condolences. Myeshia johnson said the president had made her cry even worse when he told her that Sergeant La David Johnson knew what he signed up for. Speaking publicly for the first time about the phone call, mrsjohnson said the military had refused to let her see her husbands body. Our north america editor, jon sopel reports. Sergeant la David Johnson was laid to rest at the weekend but theres no resting in peace. Instead, there is sound and fury. His widow has spoken for the first time about the now infamous call from President Trump. The president said he knew what he signed up for but it hurts anyways. And i was, it made me cry because i was very angry at the tone of his voice and how he said it. He couldnt remember my husbands name. She also revealed the us military refused to let her see her husbands body. I dont know nothing. They wont show me a finger, a hand. I know my
President trump has again denied being insensitive to the widow of a fallen soldier, to whom he offered his condolences. Myeshia johnson said the president had made her cry even worse when he told her that Sergeant La David Johnson knew what he signed up for. Speaking publicly for the first time about the phone call, mrsjohnson said the military had refused to let her see her husbands body. Our north america editor, jon sopel reports. Sergeant la David Johnson was laid to rest at the weekend but theres no resting in peace. Instead, there is sound and fury. His widow has spoken for the first time about the now infamous call from President Trump. The president said he knew what he signed up for but it hurts anyways. And i was, it made me cry because i was very angry at the tone of his voice and how he said it. He couldnt remember my husbands name. She also revealed the us military refused to let her see her husbands body. I dont know nothing. They wont show me a finger, a hand. I know my
President trump has again denied being insensitive to the widow of a fallen soldier to whom he offered his condolences. Myeshia johnson said the president had made her cry even worse when he told her that Sergeant La David Johnson knew what he signed up for. Speaking publicly for the first time about the phone call, mrsjohnson said the military had refused to let her see her husbands body. Our north america editor jon sopel reports. Sergeant la David Johnson was laid to rest at the weekend but theres no resting in peace. Instead, there is sound and fury. His widow has spoken for the first time about the now infamous call from President Trump. The president said he knew what he signed up for but it hurts anyways. And i was, it made me cry because i was very angry at the tone of his voice and how he said it. He couldnt remember my husbands name. She also revealed the us military refused to let her see her husbands body. I dont know nothing. They wont show me a finger, a hand. I know my h
World famous africa has produced a host of world famous musicians, but africa has produced a host of world famous musicians, but very few of them are women. Why . Who better to ask than i guess today, angelique kidjo, who has been hailed as africas veneer diva, known for the passion in her voice and herfierce determination to help african girls fulfil their potential. Premier diva. Three decades ago she had to leave her continent to become an international star. How much has africa and its music scene changed between then and now . Angelique kidjo, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you for having me here. You are one of africas biggest female stars, and that brings with it a real sense of responsibility, being under scrutiny. Absolutely. Do you find that difficult . No, i have nothing to hide. I know where i come from. I may not know where i am going, but i definitely know what the traditional music of my country has taught me to do with my voice and my music, to empower people, to bring joy
Of four soldiers in niger earlier this month. Joseph dunford says their families deserved an explanation of what happened. The body of one soldier, sergeant la David Johnson, was not recovered for two days. His widow has accused President Trump of treating her with insensitivity during a condolence call. Our north america correspondent peter bowes reports. Last post plays. Sergeant la David Johnson was laid to rest at the weekend. President trumps call to his widow, may sharejohnson, came a few days later as she waited at miami airport to receive her husbands body. Myeshia johnson. The president said he knew what he signed up for, but it hurts anyway. And that made me cry, because i was very angry at the tone in his voice and how he said it. He couldnt remember my husbands name. She also said the us military had refused to let her see her husbands body. They wont show me a finger, hand. I know my husbands ollie from head to tail and they would let me see anything. I dont know whats in