At a recent event in Arizona, retired firefighter Corey Comperatore was distinguished by former President Donald Trump, who presented him with a personalized firefighter jacket. Unfortunately, the honor came with a slight hiccup: Comperatore’s last name was incorrectly spelled “Compartore” on the garment, sparking some light-hearted reactions online.
Trump paid tribute to Comperatore’s dedication and sacrifices at the rally before giving him the jacket, which prominently featured the words “Trump” and “Fire Department.” Despite the misspelling, Comperatore responded with good humor, posting about the error on social media and commenting, “Well, at least I know he tried to spell my name right.”
Grateful for the acknowledgment, Comperatore expressed his appreciation for the gesture and described the rally experience as an honor. “I’ll always cherish this jacket, even with the typo,” he remarked, showing his gratitude towards Trump.
This incident is not an isolated case of typographical errors associated with Trump, who has previously made similar mistakes with names and terms in tweets and official documents. Nevertheless, Comperatore was not perturbed by the error and valued the recognition.
Trump is known for his initiatives to honor first responders and military personnel during his gatherings, often featuring them prominently during events. Comperatore was among several first responders recognized in Arizona that day.
Despite the error on the jacket, the core intention of honoring Comperatore’s contributions was clear, and the jacket remains a symbol of recognition that he cherishes from the event.
