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Clinton, Trump to Take Questions on Military

Candidates will participate in forum on veterans issues, national security

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take questions on veterans affairs and national security at a forum in New York City next week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take questions on veterans affairs and national security at a forum in New York City next week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Rema Rahman
Posted September 1, 2016 at 12:52pm

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will have their first opportunity to address questions relating to military service at a forum next week, NBC News announced Thursday.

The Commander-in-Chief forum will air live Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. EDT on MSNBC, and will be simulcast live on NBC in most markets. The event will be held at The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, the networks announced, with “Today” show host Matt Lauer moderating.

Trump and Clinton will take questions from an audience comprised of veterans and active duty members of the military about national security, military affairs and veterans issues, according to NBC News.

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