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"No one wants to earn a Purple Heart. But to those who did, you have America's unending gratitude and admiration. Thank you" Biden tweeted.

No one wants to earn a Purple Heart. But to those who did, you have America's unending gratitude and admiration. Thank you. #PurpleHeartDay — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2016

Trump on Tuesday accepted a purple heart from a military veteran, saying, "I always wanted to get the Purple Heart — this was much easier. I'll tell you, it was such an honor."

Purple Hearts are awarded to service men or women wounded or killed.

Biden's @JoeBiden account is run by @TheDemocrats, the Democratic National Committee's official Twitter account, so it's possible Biden didn't personally write the tweet.