Former President Donald Trump is under intense scrutiny following a confrontation at Arlington National Cemetery, where his aides allegedly shoved a cemetery employee after being informed they couldn't take photos on the grounds. The incident has sparked widespread backlash, particularly among veterans. Arlington National Cemetery, a revered burial site for over 400,000 military personnel, strictly prohibits political activities. While no charges were pressed, the incident has left a deep impact, with veterans voicing their dismay, particularly online.
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00:00Former President Donald Trump is facing waves of backlash following an
00:04altercation at Arlington National Cemetery and veterans are reacting
00:08online. Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
00:13It's one of the most famous and important burial sites in the United
00:17States, serving as the final resting place for over 400,000 military service
00:21members, veterans and their families. The grounds are considered sacred and no
00:26political activities are permitted at the cemetery. This past Monday on August
00:3026, Donald Trump and his aides were involved in an altercation at Arlington
00:34National Cemetery. After being told they were not allowed to take photos on the
00:37grounds, Trump's aides allegedly shoved a cemetery employee. In an official
00:42statement, the US Army wrote, participants in the August 26 ceremony
00:46and the subsequent Section 60 visit were made aware of federal laws, Army
00:49regulations and DOD policies, which clearly prohibit political activities on
00:54cemetery grounds. An ANC employee who attempted to ensure adherence to these
00:59rules was abruptly pushed aside. The incident was reported to the JBMHH
01:03Police Department, but the employee subsequently decided not to press
01:07charges. Despite the cemetery employee not pressing charges, the damages from
01:11the interaction are evident, specifically among veterans. A Vietnam veteran who
01:16goes by banditspop on TikTok shared his take in this video. I can't even tell you
01:21how sick that makes me to my stomach. The person who took five deferments for
01:28bone spurs standing at the grave of heroes. Donald Trump currently at this
01:37moment is suing the VA in Michigan. Why? Because the VA in Michigan wants to open
01:46up polling places to make it easier for veterans to vote. All this about how much
01:52he loves and appreciates soldiers and their service is all bullsh**. Commenters
01:58thanked the veteran for speaking out and explaining why the Trump altercation
02:01bothered him, some with family members at the cemetery themselves.