Donald Trump has ignited yet another military controversy by demanding "no fat soldiers" appear behind him during a meandering speech at Fort Bragg. The US commander-in-chief transformed what should have been the 250th anniversary celebration for the US Army into a full-scale political event.

President Trump’s remarks at Fort Bragg on Tuesday added to concerns over his military deployment in California. The president spoke to a crowd that was reportedly handpicked for a political point of view,