U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump for filming at the Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday. Harris accused Trump of using his visit for political purposes, which is not allowed. She said Trump disrespected the sacred ground at the cemetery for his own benefit.
After Harris’s remarks, Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, defended Trump on social media. Vance claimed that Trump was invited by families who lost loved ones due to Harris’s incompetence. The Trump campaign also responded to Harris’s criticism, mentioning the 13 service members killed under her watch.
Trump faced criticism for his visit to Arlington Cemetery, where his campaign staff ignored federal laws against political activities on military grounds. Trump visited the cemetery to commemorate the anniversary of the Kabul Airport bombing, which he blames on President Joe Biden and Harris.
The Arlington Cemetery confirmed the incident, stating that political campaign activities are prohibited on the premises. The Trump campaign denied any wrongdoing and said they had permission to have photographers present. Trump defended his actions, stating that he only took pictures because the families wanted him to.
Harris’s campaign seized on the controversy to criticize Trump for disrespecting U.S. troops. They pointed out previous incidents where Trump allegedly made disrespectful comments about veterans. Harris stated that someone who cannot fulfill the duty of respecting fallen service members should not be President.
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