Donald Trump defended a controversial fundraising email from a pro-Trump political action committee that used a photo of a solemn military transfer ceremony, brushing aside criticism and attacking a reporter who questioned him about it.Many were angry about the email, which used a photo of a stately transfer Trump attended last week wearing a campaign baseball cap.An email sent Thursday by the pro-Trump PAC Never Surrender Inc. showed a photo of the president saluting the casket of a fallen soldier during last week’s dignified transfer ceremony for six American soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. The message promoted a new “national security briefing subscription” and included several links asking supporters to donate, The Independent reported. In the emails, recipients were told that members would receive Trump’s “private national security briefings” and “unfiltered updates on the threats facing America”, including warnings about foreign adversaries, border security, and what the message described as “deep state subversion” and media cover-ups. The use of the transfer ceremony image immediately drew reaction from Democratic lawmakers and veterans groups, who argued that the moment should not be used for political fundraising.On Sunday night, Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One for about 20 minutes, when an ABC News reporter confronted him about the email and asked if it was appropriate. When Trump was asked if it was appropriate, he said, “I do” and then attacked the reporter, Mediaite.com reported.Reporter: Mr. President, your PAC sent out a fundraising email a few days ago, and it’s being criticized for using your official White House photos in the dignified transfer.And the PAC is also promising access to secret briefings—President Donald Trump: Well, I was on an honorable transfer, unlike many others.Reporter: Do you think this is an appropriate email to send?President Donald Trump: I do.Reporter: -Your critics are saying that you are fundraising-President Donald Trump: I haven’t seen it. I mean, somebody puts it out. We have a lot of people working for us.But there is no one better than me for the army. And you just have to look at the polls. Pay attention to the election results. Look what kind of votes we get. Look at all the numbers. As it has been said, there has been no president in the army greater than me.Who are you with?Reporter: ABC NewsPresident Donald Trump: One of the worst, most fake, most corrupt.Reporter: Would you comment on the dead soldiers?President Donald Trump: You know what ABC News is, I think it’s probably the most corrupt news organization on the planet. I think they are terrible.Reporter: Can you give any comments on the soldiers?President Donald Trump: Well, I don’t want anything else from ABC.