Former US President Donald Trump has found himself embroiled in controversy following his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on August 26. What was intended to be a tribute to fallen service members killed in the Kabul airport bombing has turned into a political feud with Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Critics have accused Trump of using the visit for campaigning, which is against federal law. The use of videos and photos from the visit in a recent campaign video has drawn criticism, as well as reports that Trump campaign staff pushed aside a cemetery worker who tried to stop them from filming.
The Trump campaign insists they had permission from the families to film the graves of the fallen soldiers and denies any physical altercation with the cemetery staff. In contrast, Harris has condemned the use of the cemetery for political purposes, calling it a sacred place that should not be used for politics.
The parents of the fallen soldiers have also spoken out, with some defending Trump’s visit and criticizing Harris and President Joe Biden for their handling of Afghanistan. The tensions between the two political camps continue to escalate, with both sides standing firm in their positions. As the election season heats up, this incident serves as a reflection of the deep divisions within American politics.
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