Trump is joining grieving families for the return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday is joining grieving families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East.

The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one of the most somber duties of any commander in chief. During his first term, Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was “the toughest thing I have to do” as president.