'What the hell is wrong with these people?': Velshi slams Trump's Arlington video scandal

Defense officials have confirmed to NBC News a member of the Trump campaign pushed an employee at Arlington National Cemetery when Trump's campaign filmed video among the graves of military veterans which is forbidden. MSNBC's Ali Velshi discusses the growing controversy with NYU history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat.



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[Frostie-eg]

Title 32, Part 556, Sub Part "C" prohibits exactly what happened on Monday. The two trump staffers were Chris LaCivita and Steven Chung, both very large men.. She is fearful of trump supporters. The Army should file charges on her behalf.

[kelleymunnerlyn]

TRUMP is definitely benefiting from a two-tier justice system!

This $hit makes sick to my stomach ...

[kathrynramsey]

I'm not blaming the female employee of the cemetery at all when I ask this, but WHEN is someone going to grow a backbone and call him out on his vile behavior?? I don't blame her a bit for fearing retribution from the felon's thugs. He's simply gotta be stopped this November. Once and for all. VOTE!!

[triciac]

Velshi, I am so pleased with you for your justified indignation! This is such great reporting! Thank you!

[JudeNance]

My cousin is a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. NO TRAITORS ALLOWED EVER.

[Internalbreeze]

It’s hard to believe that anyone would ever vote for this kind of person!!! Sad, sad, indeed!!!😢😢😢😢😢

[davidroman]

Nowhere else in the world is this level of disrespect to fallen heroes normalized. 50% of Americans would still vote for him? DISGUST FOR THE COUNTRY IF YOU DON'T DO SOMETHING PROPER ABOUT THIS!!

[alexamerling]

What ISN'T wrong with these people?

[maysville]

Five generations of my family have served our country with honor. Trump's disdain for service members who gave their lives is disgraceful especially coming from someone who didn't serve. If his intentions were selfless there would be no need for a camera crew. 🇺🇸

[dougmorton]

Breaking one law after another.. when is he going to be held accountable and punished?!?! America is scared of this clown!! Do something!!!

[cindythomas]

Why why why is he allowed to get away with everything ???? He is a traitor, disrespectful, disgusting 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[AceMiller-dlgz]

Trump is a absolute disgrace to veterans, this guy don't need to be anywhere close to the Whitehouse ever again, people are sick of his disgusting ways

[BreathingCells]

"Broke the law *again."*
Thank you Ali!

[trinagordon]

As a 20 year AF veteran, the fact that they are giving a "thumbs up" in this photo makes me want to throw up!

[calvin-en]

Who wants 4 more years of this daily chaos?

[mikepowell]

Anyone else who had done this would be arrested on the spot.

[chucktheperson]

Trump and or his campaign should be charged under the law. The ANC employee was assaulted but refuses to press charges for fear of MAGA/ Republican retribution.
The ANC should be the entity pursuing charges. No guts, no glory.

[laurabrawner]

Can’t Arlington National cemetery press charges for breaking federal law??? The person doesn’t have to press charges or have her incident referenced in the charges. WHY WON’T WE STAND UP AGAINST THIS

[later_daze_]

This is what happens when someone is never held accountable. He’s a POS.

[bethruggles]

WHEN is he going to be held accountable...!!!
His BS gives me pains in my chest.
Vote Blue 💙
Straight Down the Ballot 🗳
VOTE OUT as MANY REPUBLICANS as POSSIBLE 🗳💙🇺🇸