Altercation at Arlington National Cemetery During Trump's Visit

SOURCE www.npr.org
Former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery led to an altercation with a cemetery employee over filming restrictions. While some family members approved of the filming, rules prohibiting the use of military cemeteries for campaign events were not followed. Trump's campaign staff got into a physical altercation with the employee who tried to prevent the filming.

Key Points

  • Former President Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery led to an altercation with a cemetery employee over filming restrictions.
  • Rules prohibiting the use of military cemeteries for campaign events were not followed by Trump's campaign staff.
  • Some family members present at the cemetery approved of Trump's photographer and videographer documenting their emotional moments of remembrance.
  • The incident was reported to the JBM-HH police department, but the employee decided not to press charges.

Pros

  • Some family members present at the cemetery approved of Trump's photographer and videographer documenting their emotional moments of remembrance.

Cons

  • Former President Trump's campaign staff did not follow rules prohibiting the use of military cemeteries for campaign events.
  • A physical altercation occurred between Trump's staff and an Arlington National Cemetery employee over filming restrictions.