Former President Donald Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate the anniversary of the Abbey Gate attacks in Afghanistan. The cemetery confirmed an incident occurred during his visit, stating that political campaign activities are prohibited on the grounds. Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and visited Section 60, where service members killed in Afghanistan and Iraq are buried. Reports indicated that Trump’s campaign staffers had a verbal and physical altercation with a cemetery official over filming restrictions. Trump’s communications director denied some details of the report and claimed a private photographer was allowed on the premises. The incident sparked controversy, with Trump’s campaign manager accusing an individual of preventing them from accompanying Trump to the event. Trump has previously faced criticism for comments regarding fallen soldiers, including allegedly calling them “suckers” and “losers” in a 2020 report. Despite denying these allegations, the incident at Arlington National Cemetery has reignited tensions surrounding Trump’s treatment of military personnel and veterans. The controversy comes at a time when the Biden administration is under fire for its handling of the Abbey Gate attack and lack of answers for the families of fallen service members.
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Officials at Arlington National Cemetery Confirm an ‘Occurrence’ During Visit by Trump
