Former President Trump’s appearance at the Arlington ceremony has once again highlighted the stark contrast between Republican leadership and the floundering Democratic administration. On a solemn anniversary marking the death of 13 service members, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden were nowhere to be found, seemingly hiding in their metaphorical basement. Meanwhile, Trump stood tall in Arlington, accompanied by a family member, paying respect where it was due.
The optics were devastating for the Democrats. Adding insult to injury, a baseless hoax circulated by NPR claimed that Trump wasn’t supposed to be there. However, we’ve since learned some crucial details:
First, this was not a campaign event. Second, the Speaker of the House had to intervene because the families specifically wanted Trump there, but the Army initially wouldn’t allow it. This speaks volumes about who truly respects our service members and their families.
From Axios:
An Army spokesperson confirmed in a statement Thursday that an employee was “abruptly pushed aside” when trying to “ensure adherence” to the site’s rules. “Participants in the August 26th ceremony and the subsequent Section 60 visit were made aware of federal laws, Army regulations and DoD policies, which clearly prohibit political activities on cemetery grounds,” the statement continued.
The spokesperson added, “the incident was unfortunate, and it is also unfortunate that the ANC employee and her professionalism has been unfairly attacked.” The statement also confirmed the employee decided not to press charges, adding that the matter is now closed.
This so-called altercation being deemed “closed” reeks of another failed attempt to tarnish Trump’s image, reminiscent of the 2016 Corey Lewandowski stunt. But let’s focus on what they admitted: “Participants in the August 26th ceremony and the subsequent Section 60 visit were made aware of federal laws, Army regulations and DoD policies, which clearly prohibit political activities on cemetery grounds.”
Folks, those powerful photos showed Trump in a dignified light while Biden was conspicuously absent. Don’t be surprised if in a few weeks we hear about a Justice Department probe into whether Trump’s presence broke any laws at Arlington. Especially after Kamala’s recent trainwreck interview, it seems like another desperate move from an administration struggling to maintain credibility.