‘Pretty sad’: Harris campaign slams Trump for ‘altercation’ at Arlington cemetery

“It is true Trump was invited—but he was not invited by all the families of all the 400,000 veterans and dependents that are buried at Arlington who did not and cannot consent to be used as props and a backdrop,” says Chris Hayes on Trump campaigning at Arlington National Cemetery and the reported “incident” that ensued. 



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[Bubble_Cat]

As someone who has loved ones laid to rest at Arlington, this is deeply hurtful and infuriating to see.

[kennethmiles]

I just can't watch anymore. Stopped at halfway. These people have absolutely no shame or respect.

[winkpinky]

I saw that!! He pushed the man after he was told not to use the graves as political. I also heard that they’re new graves. Sure, a camera happened to be there. When I saw him grinning ear to ear with both thumbs up shaking his head up and down!! No respect is putting it mildly!!!

[kai]

You know this was a campaign stunt. Disrespectful.

[donnaabrahamsen]

Do not let Trump get away from this photo op. with it. Call Trump and his campaign team actions out loud.

[newzealand.]

There is no limit to trump disgusting behaviour

[sharondavis]

POS has no respect for anyone or anything! Can’t find one redeeming quality in him no matter how hard I try.

[didierlacroix]

French elderly guy here, not only did Trump disrepect fallen Marines at Belleau Wood ( Le Bois Belleau )in 1918 with his infamous shameful comments, but he insulted our whole nation. Those plots of land, like Colleville /Omaha beach American national cemeteries were offered to America in recognition for bravery, ultimate sacrifice in the name of Liberty by a grateful allied country. Love, affection and greetings from France

[marilyncallan-cxrk]

J.D. Vance, Bull S...5! Liar, liar. The families, with all due respect, had no right to "invite" Trump to Arlington to break teh law. They must also observe the law. They've cheapened the memories of their loved ones by participating in this dispicable stunt.

[ronv.]

Disgustingly disrespectful I don't see how anybody would want this person running our country

[Archie-zl]

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[beatrizmendoza]

Trump, your campaign people were warned NOT to take photographs at the cemetery and your "thumbs-up" gesture at a soldier's gravesite was a total show of disrespect to the military ; A man who has the audacity to call fallen soldiers "suckers and losers" has NO right to grace the sacred resting places of these heroes and your other " loser" JD Vance has no respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and how dare you desecrate them by attempting to film a campaign ad at a event that deserves dignity and respect! 😠

[Riley]

He did FILM A TV COMMERCIAL? You think we are stupid? We know he has no respect for the military.

[lindaj]

Arlington should file a ‘cease and desist’ order: and demand that all footage be deleted from social media, and not used in campaign events or ads.

[CaptLawrenceD]

surprised that a criminal broke the law?

[kellyrusso]

Trump provided "emotional support" to the families of people he called suckers and losers. Right.

[clayh]

I would tell you what I think about Donald but I don't want to get banned from you-tube.

[dikbakker]

Private Bonespurs disgracing the fallen soldiers he literally called 'suckers and losers' for a photo op ...

[fajulito]

This ceremony honoring the fallen has now been shadowed by trump. Thats what he set out to do. Make it about him honoring the fallen.

[margaretnicol]

If he can push his way into Arlington as a candidate - imagine what liberties he'll take as a president. To save the US - vote Blue all down the ticket.