Gold Star families have criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her comments regarding former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Harris accused Trump of politicizing the event, but families of the 13 soldiers killed in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal invited Trump to the ceremony to honor their loved ones. They released video statements defending Trump and condemned Harris for her remarks, calling them disrespectful and politically motivated. The families also expressed frustration with Harris, stating she has not communicated with them since the incident. Trump's visit included a wreath-laying ceremony, which was reportedly disrupted by an altercation between his staff and cemetery employees over filming restrictions.