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Who The Hell Let Trump Into Arlington National Cemetery?
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I think the bigger story is that someone from the cemetery asked that they not shoot photos/video of the section of the cemetery they were in, and then Trump's campaign staff verbally and physically assaulted the cemetery staff.
So he has now disparaged soldiers at said cemetery, now exploited recently fallen soldiers laid to rest in said cemetery to try and cover for the prior disparaging (as well as the medal of honor), and then assault staff of said cemetery because they tried to stop them from exploiting the cemetery.
You know it's a cult because it's the only way to explain how veterans can look past his flagrant disdain for soldiers, and still stand by him while his campaign disparages Walz for his service.
Who exactly is staffed at this cemetery? I'm honestly not sure...Ive checked a few news sources and can only find 'an official.' Are they active duty military personnel? Did trumps team assault a uniformed soldier? Why isn't it being put this way anywhere?
It involved the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier so it's entirely possible. I'm honestly impressed the Infantry guarding it didn't put the campaign staffers in the hospital.
I thought if you approach that particular monument, you get shot
That's the myth but no. There is a loaded weapon nearby, but it's not for overzealous tourists. Those guards do not need a weapon to put you back behind the rope.
Bit of a mix I would guess. Civilian (GS federal employees) and Honor Guard "volunteers" from the various branches.