NATION: Today, as Candidate for President Kamala Harris reflects on the incident that occurred during the most recent visit by former President Donald Trump , the Vice President commented in regard to the comments made by Trump stating his comments were such that “disrespected sacred ground.”
“Donald Trump’s team chose to film a video there, resulting in an altercation with cemetery staff. Let me be clear: the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt.” — US Candidate for President, Vice President Kamala Harris
The recent visit by former President Donald Trump to Arlington National Cemetery has indeed sparked significant controversy. This weekend, comments made by Candidate for President, Vice President Kamala Harris has taken center stage on the political platform.
During his previous visit to the ANC, Trump was quoted as having stated that the soldiers buried there are a bunch of “…losers and suckers.”
Vice-President Kamala Harris criticized Trump, stating that Arlington National Cemetery is "not a place for politics.”
“His disregard for military tradition and his disdain for military service members is well documented.”—Brandon Friedman, CEO of Rakkasan Tea Company and Afghanistan and Iraq veteran
During Trump’s visit, an incident occurred involving his campaign staff and a cemetery official. The altercation was reportedly over taking photos in Section 60, a restricted area where photography is generally prohibited.
Following the visit, the Trump campaign posted a video on TikTok showing Trump at the cemetery. The video included footage of him criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
This has led to a broader debate about the appropriateness of using such a solemn site for political messaging.
The incident and subsequent video have drawn widespread attention and mixed reactions from the public and media, further fueling discussions about the boundaries of political conduct at national memorial sites.
Harris nails Trump on his previous negative comment regarding fallen doldiers