Kamala Harris Criticizes Trump Over Arlington Cemetery Visit

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump's recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, which was used in a campaign video. Harris emphasized the cemetery's sacredness and its unsuitability for political activities. Trump's visit has sparked controversy, drawing criticism from veterans and support from some military families.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Republican presidential rival Donald Trump on Saturday for leveraging a visit to Arlington National Cemetery in campaign material. Harris emphasized, "It is a solemn place; a place where we come together to honor American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this nation. It is not a place for politics," she wrote on social media platform X.

The vice president's remarks come after Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday and visited Section 60 of the cemetery, honoring servicemembers killed during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Federal law and Pentagon policies prohibit political activities in that area, but Trump's campaign posted a TikTok video featuring footage from the cemetery.

Trump's visit sparked backlash from some veterans and relatives of soldiers, while the U.S. Army defended a cemetery employee who was pushed aside during Trump's visit. Harris' critique is part of a larger debate as the two rivals gear up for the November presidential elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)