Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) is under fire for defending Donald Trump’s controversial decision to take photos with military families in a restricted area of Arlington National Cemetery known as Section 60.
During a heated exchange on Meet the Press, Cotton was grilled by Kristen Welker about whether Trump violated the law by using the images for campaign purposes. The event in question involved Trump taking pictures with the family of Marine Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover, who is buried in Section 60 after being killed in Afghanistan.
The incident escalated when a scuffle allegedly occurred between the cemetery staff and Trump campaign members over photo-taking permissions. Despite denials from Trump’s spokespeople, cemetery and defense officials refute the claims.
Cotton staunchly defended Trump’s actions, attributing the soldiers’ deaths in Afghanistan to President Biden and Vice President Harris. He also cited his personal ties to Arlington Cemetery, where he served in The Old Guard.
His support for Trump’s actions has sparked controversy, as critics question the appropriateness and respect for the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.