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Donald Trump’s campaign was warned about not taking photographs before an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony earlier this week to honor service members killed in the Afghanistan War withdrawal, a defense official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter concerning Monday’s events. It came a day after NPR reported, citing a source with knowledge of the incident, that two Trump campaign staff members “verbally abused and pushed” aside a cemetery official who tried to stop them from filming and photographing in Section 60, the burial site for military personnel killed while fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The defense official told the AP that the Trump campaign was warned about not taking photographs in Section 60 before their arrival and the altercation. Trump was at Arlington on Monday at the invitation of some of the families of the 13 service members who were killed in the Kabul airport bombing exactly three years prior.

“Federal law prohibits political campaign or election-related activities within Army National Military Cemeteries, to include photographers, content creators or any other persons attending for purposes, or in direct support of a partisan political candidate’s campaign,” the cemetery officials’ statement said. “Arlington National Cemetery reinforced and widely shared this law and its prohibitions with all participants. We can confirm there was an incident, and a report was filed.”

Trump’s spokesperson Steven Cheung said the Republican presidential candidate’s team was granted access to have a photographer. He contested the allegation that a campaign staffer pushed a cemetery official.

National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.

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So why wasn't Kamala Harris there for the ceremony for these fallen Marines and soldiers?
You guys suck

adriansandoval
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Trump showed up ....Biden no.. vice president no. Why ????

dawnbeckering
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It's ok for anyone but not for Trump. This is a bunch of crap!! Leave Trump and the Republicans

nancyjones
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Trump doesn't need to use the footage politically. You're doing it for him.

hfqrcrg
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Libs are pissed because Timex Joe, or Kamala wasn't invited by the Gold Star Families here.

jameskirk
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The families wanted him there. End of issue!

jessicasweet
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If he wasn't running in 2024 they wouldn't say a thing. End of story.

Rick-uxku
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There is nothing partisan about respecting the troops. At least it shouldn't be.

ericstaples
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The American people need to know everything about this

dsstewbaby
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If the families wanted him there and he came, let it be. Enough is enough. These families are grieving. Do not cause an issue for them. Show some respect.

babbsinsc
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It would be courteous to acknowledge their mistake and offer an apology, regardless of whether they believed they were correct or not. Please show respect for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

crXtrek
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So you invited a guy to speak on your show who hadn’t even read the law to give actual facts?

amandajinks
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❤🇺🇸TRUMP 2024 !! 🗳️
FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES FIRST FOR 🇺🇸AMERICAN CITIZENS FREEDOM 🎉

freddy
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At least Trump is honoring these fallen soldiers! It was very touching.

enrtcst
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The family asked for a picture with Trump. This was not a political stunt

dorismiles
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Talk about the "incident" in Afghanistan which caused these heroes deaths. Media blows.

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Trump/Vance 2024! Let’s vote out this corrupt administration!

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If a party of Trump's campaign was filming to use in his campaign it would only be used as support for soldiers who have fallen in service. Donald Trump has NEVER disrespected any part of the military, only shown great respect and compassion for ALL soldiers.

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If it was Biden or a Democrat, we wouldn’t even be hearing about this baloney this BS

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Wow! JD Vance responded forcefully with facts!!

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