Army Defends Arlington Staff After Trump Incident

The U.S. Army confirmed that an Arlington National Cemetery employee was 'abruptly pushed aside' by former President Donald Trump's campaign staff during a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 13 U.S. soldiers killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack. The incident occurred as the staffer tried to enforce a federal law prohibiting political activities at the cemetery. Despite the altercation, the employee decided not to press charges, prompting the Army to consider the matter closed. Trump's campaign has faced criticism for filming and posting videos of the event, which were deemed illegal. The Army defended the staffer's professionalism and condemned the Trump campaign's attempts to discredit her by implying she had a 'mental health episode'. This incident has sparked a broader debate about the use of sacred military sites for political purposes.