Altercation at Arlington: Trump's Staff and Cemetery Official Clash Amid Controversy
A cemetery official was pushed aside by former President Donald Trump's staff during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The incident, reported to police but not prosecuted, stemmed from alleged rule violations by Trump’s team. The altercation has reignited debate over political activities in sacred spaces.
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An Arlington National Cemetery official was abruptly pushed aside in an altercation involving former President Donald Trump's staff during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring service members killed in the Afghanistan War withdrawal, according to an Army spokesman on Thursday.
The spokesman stated the employee tried to enforce rules barring political activities on cemetery grounds, acting professionally to avoid further disruption. No charges were pressed, and the Army considers the matter closed.
The Trump campaign faced backlash following allegations from NPR about staffers verbally abusing and pushing the official. Despite claims of permission, federal law bans campaign activities in military cemeteries. Trump's visit, which involved controversial remarks on the Kabul airport bombing, was captured on a TikTok video, sparking further outrage.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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