The Army launches a partisan attack against Trump over that Arlington appearance
Family members of those killed during the intemperate, ill-conceived, costly, and embarrassing withdrawal from Afghanistan invited Trump to attend the third-anniversary ceremony at Arlington. A female Arlington employee tried to prevent Trump’s...
Mike Glover who was a Tomb Guard early in his career says the whole thing is indeed political. Here's his take on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnC06fF9c6o
Thanks for posting that video. I was wondering why the press was there since his presence was requested by the family. He explains, at around the 10 minute mark, that there is always a group of press hanging around at Arlington National Cemetery on the chance that someone newsworthy will show up, creating a media opportunity.
Good info.
Ok, was this an unforced error? Lots of negative Twitter posts, and I hope Vets are smarter than this.
...there is no such thing as bad publicity...