What a line. I think he could have left that bit out.

I served in the military, honorably, for eight years, but I think this was one big publicity stunt. Kelly is mad Wilson listened in on the call — but what was she supposed to do, jump out of the vehicle? Kelly might not have known that the congresswoman knew Sgt. Johnson and his family for years. He was involved in one of her programs. I am more likely to believe Congresswoman Wilson and Sgt. Johnson’s wife.

I understand some people are blinded by Kelly’s status as a former general and Gold Star family member, the latter of which I know he would not care to be. I think he is trying to clean up Trump’s mess and is using the military in the process.

— Chris, in Texas

‘Let him carry his own water.’

As the son of a World War II Marine, I have nothing but respect for those who have served this country — and I have a special respect for those, like Mr. Kelly, who have served and also lost children in military service.

I would, however, say one thing to Mr. Kelly on this issue. Mr. Trump is a man; let him carry his own water here. If every time Mr. Trump puts his foot in his mouth, someone else comes running to pull it out, Mr. Trump will never learn that it is better to keep his mouth shut if he doesn’t know how to comport himself — especially around grieving family members of fallen soldiers.

— Ryanhil, in Paris

‘General Kelly continues to impress me.’

General Kelly continues to impress me with his leadership. As an Army veteran myself, if someone had told my parents that I died doing “what I signed up to do,” I can’t imagine a similar reaction. It would have been truthful and a sincere reflection of my frame of mind. In fact it was the subject of many conversations with those I served with. President Trump definitely lacks the eloquence of General Kelly, and I think we have plenty to complain about on many matters. But for the Congresswoman to politicize and publicize this conversation is abhorrent.

— Aristotle, in Phoenix