Trump to speak on national security from USS Iowa battleship

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump will deliver an address on national security and veterans’ issues from the USS Iowa, a retired battleship, on Sept. 15.

“Donald Trump is a long-standing supporter of veterans and the military and we are honored that he has chosen our organization and event for his major national security address,” said Joel Arends, chairman of the Veterans for a Strong America (VSA), in a statement on Thursday announcing the event.

“Donald Trump has stated very clearly that he supports an American military that is so powerful it will be challenged by no one, and that he equally supports caring for veterans when they return home by providing them with the healthcare and treatment they deserve.

{mosads}“Mr. Trump knows what America’s military and veterans community needs and he is prepared to fight to achieve it,” added Arends, a decorated Iraq War veteran. “It’s an honor to host Mr. Trump for this historic address.”

The VSA’s Thursday statement said that the upcoming event is called “Make America’s Military Great Again” and will air live from Los Angeles.

Trump will focus on issues concerning veterans, military personnel and their families during his speech, it said.

The group added that it supports reforming the Veterans Affairs healthcare system, rebuilding the military, preventing a nuclear Iran and defeating the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Trump’s speech for the group later this month comes one day before the GOP’s second presidential debate on CNN.

The outspoken billionaire is currently leading the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 across multiple national polls.

The latest RealClearPolitics average of U.S. samplings lists Trump with 27.2 percent voter support.