Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken out against former President Donald Trump's controversial handling of a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, calling into question his ability to fulfill the sacred duty of honoring fallen heroes.
In a social media post, Harris expressed her belief that someone who fails to understand the significance of honoring America's fallen heroes should not hold the office of the President of the United States. She emphasized her commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of military members who have given their lives for the nation.
The incident in question occurred during Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath in memory of 13 US military service members who died in Afghanistan. A video posted by the Trump campaign showed Trump walking through the cemetery while making critical remarks about the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the visit, with the Trump campaign denying any wrongdoing and cemetery officials stating that political activities were prohibited during the visit. The US Army issued a statement condemning the incident, citing a violation of federal law that prohibits political activities at the cemetery.
Following the incident, Trump faced criticism from various veterans groups and the family of a soldier whose grave site was featured in the campaign content.
