US Vice President Kamala Harris has accused former President Donald Trump of lacking respect for Arlington National Cemetery and the military in general. This comes after a confrontation between Trump's campaign staff and cemetery employees during a wreath-laying ceremony.
Harris emphasized the need to honor veterans and military families with the highest respect and gratitude. The incident at Arlington follows a series of controversies surrounding Trump's relationship with the military.
While publicly expressing support for the armed forces, he has allegedly made derogatory remarks about war casualties and avoided being seen with soldiers who had amputations. The visit to Arlington was part of Trump's campaign, with families of service members killed in Afghanistan inviting him to the ceremony.
However, Harris criticized it as a political maneuver. The incident at Arlington has sparked calls for an investigation, as Democrats accuse Trump's team of violating rules and politicizing the cemetery.
The controversy highlights the ongoing debate over the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and its impact on the military.
