Former President Donald Trump’s campaign manager criticized the staff at the Secretary of the Army’s office for being “hacks” after a tumultuous incident at Arlington National Cemetery this week. Trump’s team attempted to film promotional footage at the cemetery, despite political campaign activities being prohibited there.
There was a confrontation between Trump staffers and a cemetery employee when they were caught illegally filming in Section 60, reserved for soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Despite this, Trump’s campaign manager, Chris LaCivita, reposted the video of Trump at Arlington, daring the Secretary of the Army to react.
The U.S. Army stated that participants in the ceremony were reminded of the rules against political activity at Arlington. However, a cemetery official was pushed aside by a Trump aide, leading to concerns of retaliation from Trump supporters.
The incident has sparked backlash, with families of fallen soldiers voicing their concerns about their loved ones’ resting places being used for political gain.
Although the Trump campaign claims they have footage exonerating their actions, criticism continues to mount over their lack of respect shown at Arlington National Cemetery.