He was there by family members invitation. It was a beautiful memorial ceremony. Media are the ones disrespecting this not Trump who had peace around the world when he was in office
The Green beret that was buried next to him didn't give him permission to use the picture of his grave for political purposes. His family has said as much as the wounds are still fresh for that family.
There appears to be a large swath of unpatriotic Americans commenting on this thread. You see patriotic Americans regard our military men and women with respect and our fallen soldiers with the reverence they deserve. Their final resting place is sacred ground which is why laws were created to ensure these fallen heroes would continue to receive their due respect in their final resting place and they would never be used as political pawns. Only an unpatriotic vile individual would bring a camera crew as they trample across the graves of our veterans to shoot a campaign ad while smiling with a thumbs up. It is absolutely IRRELEVANT if the families of a few soldiers invited Trump to disrespect their family member’s grave, the families of the others did not. But again, Trump did call our fallen heroes “suckers and losers” so this behavior is not surprising. What is stunning and despicable is the number of American citizens that condone this behavior.
Why should Trump have to defend this?... If anything people should be ashamed for even questioning it. Trump has been doing this for almost a decade. It's nothing new.
@@Jamesxavier-v4x -Cancelling WWI visit due to weather, but the other leaders still attended, and pilots disagreed with his excuses. -Skipped Arlington visit because he was 'busy'. -Not visiting troops like Bush/Obama in combat zones bc he was afraid (later went when he looked weak for not doing so). -Military leaders criticizing him bc he described them as "mine." -Obviously fake 'consoling' fallen military family vs Bush crying with family members. -Blamed generals for the death of military member he ordered into harms way. -Famously criticizing McCain for being captured. -Fought with gold star parents during campaign. -Attacked 4-Star Gen for supporting Hillary. -Disparaging comments about Bin Laden raid and efforts SEAL team & CIA & Military. As a vet, I haven't seen any real sympathy or honor shown to vets. As a person working in psychiatric and behavioral medicine, the guy exhibits classical grandiosity and every narcissistic trait in the book. Ever notice that he gains more praise from tyrants/dictators than democratic leaders? Trump also praises thugs quite often too. It's mind boggling. Bush and Obama had nothing but good things to say about the military. I can list at least 100 exaggerations, lies, and lies by omissions by Trump in the last month. It's crazy!
They didn't show up because they didn't want to take the attention away from the veteran who died and his loved ones. His mother probably needed to release some hate and Trump is the role model to the world for hate
It’s not about showing up or not showing up. It’s about respecting all soldiers that gave their lives to defend us. Trump could have gone and paid his respects, like everyone else, in quiet remembrance of the sacrifice. Instead he immediately used the photos and videos for his campaign. Which is in direct violation of the law. Democrats were not invited by the families. And I understand why, but this has nothing to do with democrats.
I did notice that Trump cannot even comfort Gold star families without controversy and disrespecting the military. This should have been an easy way to attack the Biden Admin. and his team absolutely turned it into a disaster. Cheung and LaCivita have to go!
What's really disgusting is the comment section bashing someone for being invited to the commemoration by the fallen 13's family... You all have no shame as you are projecting on Trump..
"fallen 13"....How many American soldiers were killed in those 20 years? How many were wounded? Go ahead and google it, it's not like you were ever paying attention anyways.
I’m sure if Joe Biden and Kamala were there they would have consoled the families. See they were not there, we all know why. Trump is terrible and I won’t vote for him. Kamala and Joe are liar cowards and I ain’t voting for her either
Biden and Harris murdered those Soldiers with their incompetence. Thank you TRUMP for showing up when HARRIS couldn't be bothered to show her respect or should I say LACK THERE OF. AND YES, I AM A VETERAN. My husband is a veteran and I have 2 brothers and a sister that are veterans... we all support TRUMP because he supports Soldiers.
Please! It's time to open your eyes and see that Trump was wrong taking a photo op in Arlington Cemetery. What Soros and NBC got to do with it? Trump is the one who negotiated a withdrawal date. Biden delayed it because NOTHING had been arranged by Trump administration for the withdrawal. The Talibans threatened that if the US were not leaving, people would die. Trump was told that Russia had mercenaries' killing US soldiers in Afghanistan. First, he said he did not know - I guess too busy watching TV and playing golf - and when it was proven that he was given that information, he said Putin would not do that. Every time, Trump has failed America and endangered the people in so many ways: soldiers in Afghanistan, Covid - America is one of the country where more people died -, the classified docs in an insecure location ie. Mar-a Lago with Trump discussing the content with civilians, Trump taking money from foreign governments, etc
@@EdwardBinanay rich people don’t go in the military. They can’t, they’re not allowed because of a risk to loyalty to the service. In security clearance screenings we have to divulge how much we make, and if it’s too much then you can be terminated.
@@lania5385 no need to laugh. I understand it’s frustrating, but it’s the reality of our world. People are given social media as a platform, and they speak, but they don’t know. We have to use it more as a community learning platform rather than a “lol” troll fest.
He was invited by the families of the fallen 13 soldiers he had every right to be there he didn't make a deal about it he didn't exploit it in any way...he was respectful and emotional and if it helped the families grieve and bring some peace to have him there then what's the problem?...try harder fake news
There appears to be a large swath of unpatriotic Americans commenting on this thread. You see patriotic Americans regard our military men and women with respect and our fallen soldiers with the reverence they deserve. Their final resting place is sacred ground which is why laws were created to ensure these fallen heroes would continue to receive their due respect in their final resting place and they would never be used as political pawns. Only an unpatriotic vile individual would bring a camera crew as they trample across the graves of our veterans to shoot a campaign ad while smiling with a thumbs up. It is absolutely IRRELEVANT if the families of a few soldiers invited Trump to disrespect their family member’s grave, the families of the others did not. But again, Trump did call our fallen heroes “suckers and losers” so this behavior is not surprising. What is stunning and despicable is the number of American citizens that condone this behavior.
He shamefully used the graves of soldiers and their families for a photo op, which is not only illegal, but given Trump's continual bashing of service personnel, it is unconscionable.
There appears to be a large swath of unpatriotic Americans commenting on this thread. You see patriotic Americans regard our military men and women with respect and our fallen soldiers with the reverence they deserve. Their final resting place is sacred ground which is why laws were created to ensure these fallen heroes would continue to receive their due respect in their final resting place and they would never be used as political pawns. Only an unpatriotic vile individual would bring a camera crew as they trample across the graves of our veterans to shoot a campaign ad while smiling with a thumbs up. It is absolutely IRRELEVANT if the families of a few soldiers invited Trump to disrespect their family member’s grave, the families of the others did not. But again, Trump did call our fallen heroes “suckers and losers” so this behavior is not surprising. What is stunning and despicable is the number of American citizens that condone this behavior.
Do you have an American flag hung up in your house/apartment? Do you have guns and are ready to fight for the constitution? If you answered no to any of these you are not a patriot.
Trump did not trample over any graves. Where did you get your info when Trump called our fallen heroes suckers and losers? You are so full of hate that you don't take time to look at facts. The facts are media lies. Don't believe everything you see, hear or read. Further more the families would never invite anyone to disrespect the graves of their loved ones. Trump did not disrespect any serviceman's grave.
@@laurijoemerick9188 no, millions of Americans see what an incompetent fool he is and what a great president Kamala Harris will be. Take the L, junior.
I can’t believe they allowed him to participate. The way he speaks of our military and has no respect for our soldiers. Of course his campaign didn’t respect the rules.
Not only did they allow it. They specifically requested it. Why are we catering to the families of the fallen soldiers. They didn’t sacrifice anything. Those dead soldiers didn’t get to request for Trump to be there and how do we know the soldiers even liked their family. I’m willing to bet if their families are a bunch of MAGA WEIRDOS they didn’t want their own families or Trump there. Also they signed up to be killed and know who they are working for so if anything they support Biden the real president.
Shame on Him! He broke another FEDERAL LAW! He did not go there to acknowledge a selfless sacrifice because it touches his heart, he went because he wanted Americans to THINK he cares about a fallen soldier and oh by the way, here’s a photo and video footage! SIMPLETON!!!! It’s the audacity of it all! Yes I am a Veteran!
Trump was invited by the families of the 13 fallen soldiers. He wasn't there for political gain, but to honor the 13 fallen soldiers. It's nice that you're a mindreader, and know what Trump is thinking in his heart and mind. The families wanted the pictures that were taken, for remembrance of the event.
@@larry-kp9sp How conveniently followers of cult leader Trump forget that. This photo op was clearly a campaign photo op to make him look like he gives a hoot about the military. He never served. No one in his family ever served. He is a liar and a disgrace.
When Trump was POTUS, there were no new wars. The decision to go into Afghanistan happened before Trump took office, and Trump wasn't around when Biden made the decision when to leave, and how to leave from Afghanistan, which was a very costly disaster... 13 dead soldiers, $86 billion in U.S. military hardware left behind, and over 9,000 Americans left behind to fend for themselves!
Biden and Harris murdered those Soldiers with their incompetence. Thank you TRUMP for showing up when HARRIS couldn't be bothered to show her respect or should I say LACK THERE OF. AND YES, I AM A VETERAN. My husband is a veteran and I have 2 brothers and a sister that are veterans... we all support TRUMP because he supports Soldiers.
Fascinating how there’s such a huge problem made of PT ACTUALLY VISITING the cemetery to honor the soldiers… but the actual “Commander-in-Chief” sits on a beach somewhere eating rice pudding and watching old Matlocks on his VHS machine. 🙄 Yeeesh.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. Biden wasn't invited, so why would he show up?
@@DimaRakesah I understand. President Biden should go because he was ultimately responsible for the operation- and young soldiers died. That’s a pretty good reason to go- to show respect for the fallen and their families.
It really didn’t look like a campaign event, just a former president paying his respects during an election year. Believe it or not, most veterans (including me) and Gold Star families (including mine) aren’t offended by this.
@@christophergosselin1252Look at the picture he took with the family at the gravesites with the headstones. He’s doing his usual smile and thumbs up he does when taking photos with followers and fans. Wholly inappropriate and disrespectful in this scenario!
0:36 Into the video. There are other angles of that shot online. Not appropriate to be smiling with a thumbs up for photos at gravesites. The rest of the visit, fine. Good that he showed up to pay respects, but the thumbs up and smile for the group pic is gross and accentuates the selfish political nature of it…either that or he just is that oblivious to not know how inappropriate it is to do that there.
Kelly Barnett…I am sorry for your loss. That does not give Trump license to disrespect all of the other fallen soldiers for you. Trump does not stand for military soldiers. He would use your son’s death to make a buck. He used you. Please…wake up!
You wake up! You are disgusting and judgemental. Trump visited these Gold Star families a year and a half ago in New Jersey. They asked if he could stop by and visit with them. He said he would try. They thought he might stay 5 or 10 minutes. He stayed 4 and half hours with them. He loves and respects and honors the military!!
If it was such a dishonor then why even let them have a ceremony in the first place? Or how about the Gold Star families who asked him to come? You going to call them a disgrace too? The cemetery staff admitted the incident never occurred, it's a nothing story.
@@DimaRakesah It wasn't a campaign event, it was a ceremony so it was allowed. Him showing the event in his campaign isn't the same thing. It wasn't Trump's event, it was the Gold Star families event.
I don’t care if you’re a Republican or Democrat. This is a bad look, and there are rules against it for a reason. Those families that act like they invited him there are willfully ignorant to the thousands of dead soldiers and their families who they do not speak for
Trump was invited by the families of the 13 fallen soldiers, just as they would invite any of their friends to the site. Nothing's wrong that. And there's no proof that Trump was there for political gain, unless you have a certified mindreader there. Nobody's around to tell the other 1000s of family members who they can invite to honor their loved ones. Just because it's Trump, the left has to misbehave like spoiled brats.
Biden and Harris murdered those Soldiers with their incompetence. Thank you TRUMP for showing up when HARRIS couldn't be bothered to show her respect or should I say LACK THERE OF. AND YES, I AM A VETERAN. My husband is a veteran and I have 2 brothers and a sister that are veterans... we all support TRUMP because he supports Soldiers.
The families act like they invited him? They did invite him for a ceremony they organized for their own 13 dead loved ones. The 13 killed in the botched Afghanistan withdrawal who's names Biden has never uttered.
@hughjanus5518 it's a valid question since you started the whataboutism. You want to talk about why wasn't Kamala there?..Well she was there on Memorial Day and Dump was out golfing.
Have you been there? It's not a place for group photos like a family reunion or a celebration full of smiles. It's very moving and a place to pay respects, not campaign.
Why did the right give Obama crap for saluting a marine with a cup of coffee in his hand? The double standard is HUGE with this one…the likes of which no one has ever seen…
And only Joe Biden couldn't even call the families of those that died at Abbey Gate. Never showed up for any ceremony in 3 years. And NEVER took responsibility for their deaths.
The question really is. Does he actually wanna be there or is he there for optics. Based on his previous nasty statements about veterans, id say he doesnt want to be there 😅😅
Trump wasn't paying his respects. He was using it as a photo opportunity for political reasons. It's very well-known how Trump feels about pows and those killed in action, he calls them suckers and losers
He was a commander-in-chief! Past President! Since when, in our history, has a former president been denied the right to pay his respects to our military?
No one is saying he can’t go to pay his respects. What he can’t do is take photography and video to use in his campaign. Which is exactly what he did. He can be like everyone else. Pay respect in quiet respect to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice defending all of us.
@@desselbane4872 I am unfamiliar with the full tradition of services for the tomb of the unknown soldier. Trump could have paid respect without laying the wreath as well. That’s what Im saying. This was a complete brain dead decision, and right after his disgrace about the medal of honor. I have never, and will never vote Trump.
@@StupidFoxInSpaceAnd then got the media to loop it 24/7. The media and your ilk are just eating your own tails over this man’s every move at this point.
Kelly Barnett should be ashamed and shamed for disrespecting the other 400k+ soldiers buried there. Standing over a grave with a thumbs up? WHO DOES THAT? The Trump staff isn’t qualified to say the Arlington staff was having a mental crisis. Enforcing the rules isn’t a mental disorder. Being disrespectful at a sacred area for a political stunt/photo op is psychotic.
@cindy6787 Shame on you! Really stooping low going after the mother of a deceased soldier! She had nothing to do with the altercation. She can grieve the way she wants. You need to check your heart!
She said she wanted it for only her and the family. Arlington Cemetery staff were the ones that leaked it to the media. Now tell me again who the evil ones are?
My son was murdered. I do understand that this woman is in a situation where loss and grief has made here bitter. This however does not excuse the family using here son as a political tool and especially it does not excuse them using Arlington for a political purpose. The process that started this disaster goes back to the one that invaded Afghanistan, the one that ordered to sett 5000 Taliban leaders free and the one who took over the disaster. As for Trumps claim that no one died in Afghanistan when he was President that is a lie, there were 45 combat deaths among U.S. service members reported in Afghanistan when Trump was President.
Well the Gold Star mother has now came out saying she personally invited Trump and that she requested the thumbs up picture for her personally. She also said people at Arlington Cemetery were the ones who leaked the photos to the press. I think someone at the Cemetery needs to be looking for work elsewhere.
You can pay your respects any day of the week. Hannibal Lector paid his "respect" to Clarice by feeding Ray Liotta's character his own brain at a formally set dinner table. It was ego-stroking for Lector more than respect for Clarice. Not all behaviors are respectful.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. Biden and Harris were not invited, so why would they show up?
That's a lie. On the initial burial return to Dover both Biden and his wife were there to pay their respects. The President visits Arlington annually to honor ALL. The question is why is his mother and family just visiting on year 3. There are more fallen soldiers buried there than the family member of these selfish, disrespectful people.
For those who think this was ok tell that to these people: Aug. 28, 2024 Updated 9:17 p.m. ET The family of a Green Beret who died by suicide after serving eight combat tours and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery expressed concern on Wednesday that Donald J. Trump’s campaign had filmed his gravesite without permission as Mr. Trump stood in an area where campaign photography isn’t allowed. Relatives of Master Sgt. Andrew Marckesano issued their statement two days after Mr. Trump’s visit, which also included a confrontation between members of the Trump campaign and an Arlington employee. The former president’s campaign took video in a heavily restricted section of the cemetery known as Section 60, which is largely reserved for the fallen veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars
And Trump was invited there and given permission by the family of several of the Abbey Gate Gold Star Families to specifically take photos and video, and the families have since clarified that fact and expressed gratitude to Trump for the photos. As for use in political campaign ads, fine you have a point, but things are not as black and white as legacy media would have us believe.
He would never have gone unless it was a photo and campaign opportunity! He couldn’t care less about the “ suckers and losers “ that are buried there. What a disgrace !
Where was Biden and Harris? Trump is obviously different than Biden and Harris. Trump loves America and respects and honors our servicemembers and genuinely mourns our fallen soldiers. Biden just stares at his watch (if he even bothers to show up) and waits for the dead to stop interfering with his other plans. Harris is never anywhere to be seen.
@@baldheadbob - Trump doesn’t care? Please give me one single piece of evidence that Biden or Harris cares. You cannot. The indisputable truth is Trump shows up, Biden and Harris do not. The media mocks Trump for showing up and mindless zombies continue to support the Dems.
They were not invited, so why would they show up? Trump is allowed to be there, of course. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. That is illegal, and disrespectful.
Oh, so they did take unauthorized photos and use it in a fundraising ad. Why not just say that from the beginning and let people form their own opinion?
Trump wasn't in office when our soldiers went into Afghanistan, and he wasn't in office when Biden botched the exit from Afghanistan by leaving 13 dead soldiers, $86 billion in U.S. military hardware, and over 9,000 Americans to fend for themselves.
So you can break the law because we are not in your shoes . I am sorry you lost someone but the rules are for all and you stepped on the rights of other people .
Absolute disgrace. Our family didn’t give permission for Trump to use our family member’s gravestone as a backdrop (it was right in frame with participants giving a “thumbs up”).
@@inhibited44 False. Both Biden and Harris have. I just went and checked. Inviting Trump to the ceremony is one thing. Inviting an ad crew is quite another. Federal law prohibits it.
There is no federal against taking pictures or video in Section 60. It clearly says they are allowed on the Arlington Cemetary Website! "When visiting the cemetery or attending an Arlington Cemetery military funeral, the commemoration of such events through photography and video is never uncommon nor discouraged".
@@Arcwol you know NOTHING! The families of the fallen ASKED for him, a REAL Respected Commander in Chief, to be there as Biden clearly Never even said their names not his administration. Wise Up!! Id E It. I remember Sgt. Sanchez from Logansport Indiana 🙏🇺🇸👼
Go and pay respects to America’s fallen, even take pictures with the families if they want, but don’t post those pictures to social media or fundraising material. Those buried at Arlington should be respected for their sacrifice and service and not be used to promote political agendas. Trump should tell Spencer Cox and anyone else posting to knock it off.
It’s the smiling thumbs up photo ops at gravesites, not that he “showed up”. If he did the whole thing with a serious and solemn demeanor out of respect, good. But he didn’t. Part of it he did smiling thumbs up pictures like they were at an amusement park or a campaign event.
During Trump's presidency, the U.S. economy contracted at its fastest rate since 1946 and the national debt surged 40.43%. The greatest economic loss in the last 30 years was under Republican president George W. Bush when the total cost of government interventions and bailouts during the financial crisis exceeded $1 trillion dollars.
@@jjharveyMI He did, clearly, his defense is the Families “Invited” him. But Federal Law prohibits such acts like taking photos & videos in Section 60. If he went there without Cameras and such, there wouldn’t be a Problem. 😒
@@realhazel1807 Educate themselves on what, exactly? He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. That is illegal, therefore, he broke the law.
The family invited Trump, but then Trump's campaign turned around and used the photos - illegally - for his campaign! That's what is disgusting about the whole incident!
We honor those who died in combat, but im sorry, lady, condolence to your loved one who died... but donald trump made the deal to exit. Unfortunately, biden and harris hesitated this deal and, by law, had to fulfill the deal Donald trump negotiated......So, yes, this photo op was political and sad. These families are misled!
It's political because people like you made it political. Where did you hear this from? I didn't hear it from the Trump campaign or the families. I got it from the media. Did you hear this from my Trump campaign ad or something? I didn't see anything about the family is going in public until after the media circus. Yes Trump did negotiate peace. If you don't want to make peace you just want to stay in Afghanistan . That's fine You're entitled to your opinion. But the fact is They got killed by bad actions from the Biden administration. If you was going to ignore the peace treaty. He should have just went on the offensive and attacked.
Not just Trump but several of the family members at :35 are giving something like a 👍 gesture. There's obviously context missing and we won't get it from the MSM.
This is why it is difficult to have sympathy for these people. For behaving this way and for allowing themselves to be in the presence of someone who refers to dead soldiers as ''suckers and losers''
@bissonlouise9061 Trump's then-NSA John Bolton was there and after his dismissal is no friend of Trump, even says it didn't happen. You probably also believe the "fine people" and "bloodbath" lies, too.
65 US soldiers were killed in Afghanistan during the Trump presidency!!! January 20, 2017 - January 20, 2021 ... SIXTY FIVE US SOLDIERS KILLED! We never had any business in Afghanistan. Who sent US troops in there in the first place? Who negotiated the deal (the art of the deal?!) with the Taliban for the US to evacuate?
Trump never took the U.S. into Afghanistan. President Trump negotiated the deal to end the war, and then Biden botched the exit with his Great Escape, that left behind 13 dead soldiers, $86 billion in U.S. military hardware, and over 9,000 Americans to fend for themselves. If the 2020 election wasn't stolen, President Trump would have exited Afghanistan the honorable way.
Trump has shown more respect and gratitude to the US military than any president in US history and you're here bashing him for accepting an invitation to fallen soldier's commemoration thinking that it's a publicity stunt? Where was Biden/Harris when these killings of our soldiers happened on THEIR watch?
Thank you. Thank you for your service. He took a photo-op in a place of reverence. Plus, knowing that he called us suckers and looser for our service to this country.
To answer Kelly Barnett's question, no I'm not in her shoes. But thousands of other people have been and they have not used their child's death as a political tool.
"Enlisted soldiers are suckers and losers. I don't get it...what's in it for them. Keep wounded soldiers away from me. It's not a good look for me." -Donald J Trump
How long did it take for you to make up that lie? The alleged quote with "suckers" and "losers" in it came from an unnamed source, and no evidence the Trump actually said it. Hearsay isn't admissible for anyone who's interested in the truth.
Seriously? "Thumbs Up" at a grave site. Are they happy the person is dead? Just sick. It's why you do not take photographs Arlington National Cemetery.
Solemn moment - Yes. That's allowed and encouraged. Filming said moment for political photo opp - No. That's not allowed, and is against the law. Moving on . . .
Really? They would want their families to be happy?!?! By Trump posing as fake as his tan? Why would this woman ask for Trump to come by??? By the way-this isn't a personal cemetery!!!!After all the terrible things Trump has said about Veterans and Service Member?? John McCain is rolling in his grave! !!! Thank goodness it wasn't raining!!!
*The Gold Star mother who organized the ceremony is defending Trump.* Kelly Barnett, a Gold Star mother whose son was killed in the Afghanistan airport bombing, said she invited Trump to the Arlington ceremony. She said it was ‘not political whatsoever.’ She said the photo in question was for her. And that Trump was walking away and she asked ‘hey, can I get a photo with my family and friends?’ About the controversy and the media hype over this, she said ‘they’re throwing daggers at Gold Star parents.’ She said Arlington was the one who took the separate photo of the event and leaked it to NPR - and she said ‘it breaks my heart that they are allowing their employees to act this way.’
@@DimaRakesah the only pics and footage I've seen have been in news media reporting on it. Most of those trying to paint him in a bad light. If he goes to prison then America truly has fallen to some.kind of authoritarianism. Throwing political opponents in prison on made up nonsense like that is a hallmark of tin pot dictatorships. Unbecoming of our great republic.
He was there by family members invitation. It was a beautiful memorial ceremony. Media are the ones disrespecting this not Trump who had peace around the world when he was in office
The Green beret that was buried next to him didn't give him permission to use the picture of his grave for political purposes. His family has said as much as the wounds are still fresh for that family.
Trump comparing a mega doner to a medal of honor recipient is disrespectful to anyone who has ever served.
@@jd1hester would you like some cheese with that whine?
Only mental folk still believes the lamestream media- short on brain cells
There appears to be a large swath of unpatriotic Americans commenting on this thread. You see patriotic Americans regard our military men and women with respect and our fallen soldiers with the reverence they deserve.
Their final resting place is sacred ground which is why laws were created to ensure these fallen heroes would continue to receive their due respect in their final resting place and they would never be used as political pawns.
Only an unpatriotic vile individual would bring a camera crew as they trample across the graves of our veterans to shoot a campaign ad while smiling with a thumbs up.
It is absolutely IRRELEVANT if the families of a few soldiers invited Trump to disrespect their family member’s grave, the families of the others did not.
But again, Trump did call our fallen heroes “suckers and losers” so this behavior is not surprising. What is stunning and despicable is the number of American citizens that condone this behavior.
Why should Trump have to defend this?... If anything people should be ashamed for even questioning it. Trump has been doing this for almost a decade. It's nothing new.
because as usual. Trump thinks he can do whatever he wants. He doesn't care about veterans, so the big question is. Why do you support him?
Really, please tell us each date in the past decade that TRump did this.
I’ll wait while you list those dates for us 🙄
The issue isnt about trump. It's about the camera crew he brought. It's not a place for a campaign opportunity. Did you comment before even listening?
You don’t even understand the basic concept. Or don’t want to. Or you’re so maga, DT can’t do nothing wrong.
@@Jamesxavier-v4x -Cancelling WWI visit due to weather, but the other leaders still attended, and pilots disagreed with his excuses.
-Skipped Arlington visit because he was 'busy'.
-Not visiting troops like Bush/Obama in combat zones bc he was afraid (later went when he looked weak for not doing so).
-Military leaders criticizing him bc he described them as "mine."
-Obviously fake 'consoling' fallen military family vs Bush crying with family members.
-Blamed generals for the death of military member he ordered into harms way.
-Famously criticizing McCain for being captured.
-Fought with gold star parents during campaign.
-Attacked 4-Star Gen for supporting Hillary.
-Disparaging comments about Bin Laden raid and efforts SEAL team & CIA & Military.
As a vet, I haven't seen any real sympathy or honor shown to vets. As a person working in psychiatric and behavioral medicine, the guy exhibits classical grandiosity and every narcissistic trait in the book. Ever notice that he gains more praise from tyrants/dictators than democratic leaders? Trump also praises thugs quite often too. It's mind boggling. Bush and Obama had nothing but good things to say about the military. I can list at least 100 exaggerations, lies, and lies by omissions by Trump in the last month. It's crazy!
If anything, it's the Democratic party who should be apologizing for not showing up.
They didn't show up because they didn't want to take the attention away from the veteran who died and his loved ones. His mother probably needed to release some hate and Trump is the role model to the world for hate
@@gimmethepinkelephant3685 they'll excuse anything and use "but Trump" as their go to
💯💯💯Why is President Biden missing in action????
@@hughjanus5518 they get paid to
It’s not about showing up or not showing up. It’s about respecting all soldiers that gave their lives to defend us.
Trump could have gone and paid his respects, like everyone else, in quiet remembrance of the sacrifice. Instead he immediately used the photos and videos for his campaign. Which is in direct violation of the law.
Democrats were not invited by the families. And I understand why, but this has nothing to do with democrats.
NBC is weird.
So weird. He's a former president.
Not as weird as all the pictures of traitor trump and epstein together.
@@K.S.Nichols While the current president didn't even bother showing up.
@@notmeus1968 Is that why Epsteins list is full of democrats?
And desperate
I didn't notice Trump looking at his watch.
THANK YOU!
@@dorisr2832 exactly
@@dorisr2832 impatience is a bad look when you are supposed to look sad!
My thought exactly!
I did notice that Trump cannot even comfort Gold star families without controversy and disrespecting the military. This should have been an easy way to attack the Biden Admin. and his team absolutely turned it into a disaster. Cheung and LaCivita have to go!
What's really disgusting is the comment section bashing someone for being invited to the commemoration by the fallen 13's family... You all have no shame as you are projecting on Trump..
He's a draft dodger.
@@baldheadbob So he didn't serve in the military. Do you believe someone should serve against their will?
@@baldheadboband the democrats are warmongers
"fallen 13"....How many American soldiers were killed in those 20 years? How many were wounded? Go ahead and google it, it's not like you were ever paying attention anyways.
@baldheadbob they can't all be war heros like Clinton, Obama, Biden 😂😂😂😂
Trump standing over a gravesite grinning from ear to ear and giving a thumbs up at Arlington Cemetery is beyond disgusting
Beyond disgusting.🤬
I’m sure if Joe Biden and Kamala were there they would have consoled the families. See they were not there, we all know why. Trump is terrible and I won’t vote for him. Kamala and Joe are liar cowards and I ain’t voting for her either
Joe was sitting at his beach house eating ice cream more than likely
Biden and Harris murdered those Soldiers with their incompetence. Thank you TRUMP for showing up when HARRIS couldn't be bothered to show her respect or should I say LACK THERE OF. AND YES, I AM A VETERAN. My husband is a veteran and I have 2 brothers and a sister that are veterans... we all support TRUMP because he supports Soldiers.
And Biden and Harris didn't have to grace to accept the invitation.
nbc working hard for those soros dollars, I see.
Photo op lol
Please! It's time to open your eyes and see that Trump was wrong taking a photo op in Arlington Cemetery. What Soros and NBC got to do with it?
Trump is the one who negotiated a withdrawal date. Biden delayed it because NOTHING had been arranged by Trump administration for the withdrawal. The Talibans threatened that if the US were not leaving, people would die. Trump was told that Russia had mercenaries' killing US soldiers in Afghanistan. First, he said he did not know - I guess too busy watching TV and playing golf - and when it was proven that he was given that information, he said Putin would not do that.
Every time, Trump has failed America and endangered the people in so many ways: soldiers in Afghanistan, Covid - America is one of the country where more people died -, the classified docs in an insecure location ie. Mar-a Lago with Trump discussing the content with civilians, Trump taking money from foreign governments, etc
Enjoy those Thielbux Bloodboy
Not as hard as CNN 😂
There have been five generations of Trump's family in the US, and not one person in five generations served in the military. Let that sink in.
@@EdwardBinanay rich people don’t go in the military. They can’t, they’re not allowed because of a risk to loyalty to the service. In security clearance screenings we have to divulge how much we make, and if it’s too much then you can be terminated.
And he came to honor and respect the fallens
And donated to a New England veteran fundraiser
@@EdwardBinanay 🤣🤣
@@lania5385 no need to laugh. I understand it’s frustrating, but it’s the reality of our world. People are given social media as a platform, and they speak, but they don’t know. We have to use it more as a community learning platform rather than a “lol” troll fest.
RIP to the fallen
He was invited by the families of the fallen 13 soldiers he had every right to be there he didn't make a deal about it he didn't exploit it in any way...he was respectful and emotional and if it helped the families grieve and bring some peace to have him there then what's the problem?...try harder fake news
*13
He absolutely Did exploit it! Did you even bother to watch the video before whining that it was fake news?
He's a draft dodger...no right to be there!
Didn't exploit it? Anyone who says that doesn't even know what the word "exploit" means.
Anyone who still believes the lamestream is mental- short on functioning brain cells..
Geez people. They shouldn't have to defend going to honor our fallen.
Breaking news, guy who sees things at face value sees things at face value
Did he call them suckers and losers?
There appears to be a large swath of unpatriotic Americans commenting on this thread. You see patriotic Americans regard our military men and women with respect and our fallen soldiers with the reverence they deserve.
Their final resting place is sacred ground which is why laws were created to ensure these fallen heroes would continue to receive their due respect in their final resting place and they would never be used as political pawns.
Only an unpatriotic vile individual would bring a camera crew as they trample across the graves of our veterans to shoot a campaign ad while smiling with a thumbs up.
It is absolutely IRRELEVANT if the families of a few soldiers invited Trump to disrespect their family member’s grave, the families of the others did not.
But again, Trump did call our fallen heroes “suckers and losers” so this behavior is not surprising. What is stunning and despicable is the number of American citizens that condone this behavior.
They were there to take pix for a political campaign and taking pix in section 60 at all is illegal.
Honoring our fallen doesn't require cameras or campaign staff.
How is this controversial? Is arlington off limits? Did he insukt someone, did he crash a funeral, like whats the big deal here?
The smiling thumbs up photo ops at gravesites, that’s what’s wrong!
@@mr.green2341 The family invited him. I don't even care.
He shamefully used the graves of soldiers and their families for a photo op, which is not only illegal, but given Trump's continual bashing of service personnel, it is unconscionable.
@@mr.green2341 Are you a mind reader? If you are, you can always get a job in the circus or have a Las Vegas show
@@10thletter40The family doesn’t represent the other 400,000 buried there 😂
Why didn’t the actual president go and honor those service members?
Where is Joe
@@yurikaclearcreek7195 where is our president? Who is leading the country?
Trump was using the photos for his campaign, that’s the whole point.
Trump is the president for the stupid people!
Do we have a president?
Beach day.
There appears to be a large swath of unpatriotic Americans commenting on this thread. You see patriotic Americans regard our military men and women with respect and our fallen soldiers with the reverence they deserve.
Their final resting place is sacred ground which is why laws were created to ensure these fallen heroes would continue to receive their due respect in their final resting place and they would never be used as political pawns.
Only an unpatriotic vile individual would bring a camera crew as they trample across the graves of our veterans to shoot a campaign ad while smiling with a thumbs up.
It is absolutely IRRELEVANT if the families of a few soldiers invited Trump to disrespect their family member’s grave, the families of the others did not.
But again, Trump did call our fallen heroes “suckers and losers” so this behavior is not surprising. What is stunning and despicable is the number of American citizens that condone this behavior.
Do you have an American flag hung up in your house/apartment? Do you have guns and are ready to fight for the constitution? If you answered no to any of these you are not a patriot.
Trump did not trample over any graves. Where did you get your info when Trump called our fallen heroes suckers and losers? You are so full of hate that you don't take time to look at facts. The facts are media lies. Don't believe everything you see, hear or read. Further more the families would never invite anyone to disrespect the graves of their loved ones. Trump did not disrespect any serviceman's grave.
Lol everyone's so desperate. The families invited him. You guys gonna be real upset when he wins 😅
He's not going to win and you know it. I'll come back for the MAGAT tears though.
@@BigKahuna-es9so
Ohhh so the rig is in eh?
@@laurijoemerick9188 no, millions of Americans see what an incompetent fool he is and what a great president Kamala Harris will be. Take the L, junior.
@@BigKahuna-es9soDur duuur dur duuur duuur dur duuuurrr.
That’s what you all sound like.
Honestly.
@@The8BitAvatar that's the best you got? You have a pathetic life, junior.
I can’t believe they allowed him to participate. The way he speaks of our military and has no respect for our soldiers. Of course his campaign didn’t respect the rules.
Not only did they allow it. They specifically requested it. Why are we catering to the families of the fallen soldiers. They didn’t sacrifice anything. Those dead soldiers didn’t get to request for Trump to be there and how do we know the soldiers even liked their family. I’m willing to bet if their families are a bunch of MAGA WEIRDOS they didn’t want their own families or Trump there.
Also they signed up to be killed and know who they are working for so if anything they support Biden the real president.
You need to stop drinking mainstream Kool aid, you're not seeing the Full picture of anything, only through a distorted lense.
What disrespect has he shown?
So a former president and current presidential candidate can’t go to Arlington.
NOT TO MAKE A CAMPAIGN AD BUBBA!
Try to keep up with the issue being discussed 🙄
Did you even watch the video?
According to the crazy TDS people
@@Jamesxavier-v4x so Kamala and Biden spewing lies and hysteria is ok. But Trump can’t visit falling soldiers! Who majority support Trump anyway!!
@@denisenoonan1089 The funny part of using this out dated term TDS is that ONLY people it applies to are his supporters 😂😂😂😂😂
Shame on Him! He broke another FEDERAL LAW! He did not go there to acknowledge a selfless sacrifice because it touches his heart, he went because he wanted Americans to THINK he cares about a fallen soldier and oh by the way, here’s a photo and video footage! SIMPLETON!!!! It’s the audacity of it all! Yes I am a Veteran!
Trump was invited by the families of the 13 fallen soldiers. He wasn't there for political gain, but to honor the 13 fallen soldiers. It's nice that you're a mindreader, and know what Trump is thinking in his heart and mind. The families wanted the pictures that were taken, for remembrance of the event.
@KamikazeJustice Only 2 out of 13 agreed. The last 2 were Trump supporters.
@@KamikazeJustice remember when he referred to our honored dead as "suckers and losers"
@@KamikazeJustice of. Can't use them in a campaign which he did. He's not patriotic or empathetic. He's a psychopath and conman.
@@larry-kp9sp How conveniently followers of cult leader Trump forget that. This photo op was clearly a campaign photo op to make him look like he gives a hoot about the military. He never served. No one in his family ever served. He is a liar and a disgrace.
This is exactly why we wanted Trump out - never to be seen or heard from again. Keep him out of power and we may finally get what we deserve - Peace.
When Trump was POTUS, there were no new wars. The decision to go into Afghanistan happened before Trump took office, and Trump wasn't around when Biden made the decision when to leave, and how to leave from Afghanistan, which was a very costly disaster... 13 dead soldiers, $86 billion in U.S. military hardware left behind, and over 9,000 Americans left behind to fend for themselves!
@@michaelslick350 like WWIII?
@@jjharveyMIwait, what?
Biden and Harris murdered those Soldiers with their incompetence. Thank you TRUMP for showing up when HARRIS couldn't be bothered to show her respect or should I say LACK THERE OF. AND YES, I AM A VETERAN. My husband is a veteran and I have 2 brothers and a sister that are veterans... we all support TRUMP because he supports Soldiers.
@@DisfanTamithey were documenting the moment. The families love Trump unlike Biden/Harris who are terrible commander and chiefs
Fascinating how there’s such a huge problem made of PT ACTUALLY VISITING the cemetery to honor the soldiers… but the actual “Commander-in-Chief” sits on a beach somewhere eating rice pudding and watching old Matlocks on his VHS machine.
🙄
Yeeesh.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. Biden wasn't invited, so why would he show up?
@@DimaRakesah I understand. President Biden should go because he was ultimately responsible for the operation- and young soldiers died.
That’s a pretty good reason to go- to show respect for the fallen and their families.
@@cheerwhiner7829 Trump was responsible for the op he negotiated with the Taliban BEFORE Biden was president.
It really didn’t look like a campaign event, just a former president paying his respects during an election year. Believe it or not, most veterans (including me) and Gold Star families (including mine) aren’t offended by this.
He only went there for photo op
@baldheadbob Obama did the exact same thing in 2016 was just a photo op? Or was he paying his respect to our fallen soldiers just like trump.
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@box420 I believe he was also paying his respect as a President should.
@@baldheadboband?
How will Kamala defend her visits to Willie Browns place ??
Hawk Tuah?
Willie’s place was his front pocket.
At least he showed up, lol
Yes so true. All I can remember is Biden looking at his watch.
It would have been more respectful if he didn't show up.
@karaDee2363 why, when family invited him?
He's doing it for one person...himself...the only person he cares about
Trump is disrespectful....
Love you Trump! As a veteran I'm honored.
He doesn't need a defense.. He was showing respect .. Grow up people...
Disrespectful to have a smiling thumbs up photo op at gravesites.
@@mr.green2341 I didn't see any thumbs up.. at what point in that video did you see that...
@@mr.green2341 or are you imagining that.. he would do that...
@@christophergosselin1252Look at the picture he took with the family at the gravesites with the headstones. He’s doing his usual smile and thumbs up he does when taking photos with followers and fans. Wholly inappropriate and disrespectful in this scenario!
0:36 Into the video.
There are other angles of that shot online. Not appropriate to be smiling with a thumbs up for photos at gravesites.
The rest of the visit, fine. Good that he showed up to pay respects, but the thumbs up and smile for the group pic is gross and accentuates the selfish political nature of it…either that or he just is that oblivious to not know how inappropriate it is to do that there.
How's the economy since 2020?
Better
Rotten
@@thomasbridges7831liar
@@thomasbridges7831 record homelessness says no it's not.
@@thomasbridges7831 You're a liar
I used to be a never trumper then I stopped watching this propaganda
@@openleft4214 that's backwards lol
Kelly Barnett…I am sorry for your loss. That does not give Trump license to disrespect all of the other fallen soldiers for you. Trump does not stand for military soldiers. He would use your son’s death to make a buck. He used you. Please…wake up!
You wake up! You are disgusting and judgemental. Trump visited these Gold Star families a year and a half ago in New Jersey. They asked if he could stop by and visit with them. He said he would try. They thought he might stay 5 or 10 minutes. He stayed 4 and half hours with them. He loves and respects and honors the military!!
Trump standing over sacred ground posing for pictures for his political campaign is disrespectful
Checking your watch while the service members bodies are passing by isn’t?
If it was such a dishonor then why even let them have a ceremony in the first place? Or how about the Gold Star families who asked him to come? You going to call them a disgrace too?
The cemetery staff admitted the incident never occurred, it's a nothing story.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
@@DimaRakesah It wasn't a campaign event, it was a ceremony so it was allowed. Him showing the event in his campaign isn't the same thing. It wasn't Trump's event, it was the Gold Star families event.
I don’t care if you’re a Republican or Democrat. This is a bad look, and there are rules against it for a reason. Those families that act like they invited him there are willfully ignorant to the thousands of dead soldiers and their families who they do not speak for
Trump was invited by the families of the 13 fallen soldiers, just as they would invite any of their friends to the site. Nothing's wrong that. And there's no proof that Trump was there for political gain, unless you have a certified mindreader there. Nobody's around to tell the other 1000s of family members who they can invite to honor their loved ones. Just because it's Trump, the left has to misbehave like spoiled brats.
Biden and Harris murdered those Soldiers with their incompetence. Thank you TRUMP for showing up when HARRIS couldn't be bothered to show her respect or should I say LACK THERE OF. AND YES, I AM A VETERAN. My husband is a veteran and I have 2 brothers and a sister that are veterans... we all support TRUMP because he supports Soldiers.
The biden harris admin killed their son
The families act like they invited him? They did invite him for a ceremony they organized for their own 13 dead loved ones. The 13 killed in the botched Afghanistan withdrawal who's names Biden has never uttered.
Arlington cemetery have media policy on their website. Can please you please explain what he did wrong?
Kelly Barnett is a piece of work !!! Her son is a hero . Blaming Biden is Trash !!!
It would be different if he had never been there before. Like the V.P. Camalatoe never went to the Southern Border .
Where was Kamala?
Where was Dump on memorial day?
Your argument is flaccid at best
@@MikeJones__WhoYour TDS is showing.
@@MikeJones__Who typical deflection.
@hughjanus5518 it's a valid question since you started the whataboutism.
You want to talk about why wasn't Kamala there?..Well she was there on Memorial Day and Dump was out golfing.
@@alucard624 Did you make your troll posting quota yet?
Why on earth does President Trump need to defend his visit to Arlington? NBC, you people are just hateful. You should apologize.
So that the attention is away from Kamala Harris ignoring the soldiers she helped end.
Have you been there? It's not a place for group photos like a family reunion or a celebration full of smiles. It's very moving and a place to pay respects, not campaign.
@@TINYQUBIT I noticed my comment about how they’re manipulating headlines for google searches has been deleted by google.
Why did the right give Obama crap for saluting a marine with a cup of coffee in his hand? The double standard is HUGE with this one…the likes of which no one has ever seen…
@@matsm-xd2dwas a veteran, I am proud. And he was not watching his watch or falling asleep.
Only Trump could disgrace Arlington Cemetery and make a mockery of its rules. It's sad he went there only for political photo ops.
And only Joe Biden couldn't even call the families of those that died at Abbey Gate.
Never showed up for any ceremony in 3 years.
And NEVER took responsibility for their deaths.
The true disgrace is what the Biden/Kamala administration has done to destroy this country.
Trump was at Arlington. Trump was at Palestine, Ohio. Trump was at the border. Where was everyone else ??? Jenny
@@JENNIFERGOTTI 💯 correct!
Not posing for a photo op.
The question really is. Does he actually wanna be there or is he there for optics. Based on his previous nasty statements about veterans, id say he doesnt want to be there 😅😅
And so were the photographers!
He isn't going anywhere without them! They are the only reason he's there!
@@2332Stephenhe was invited by the families
I mean, rule or no rule, why wasn't President Biden there?? Trump pays his respects, but Biden and Harris are nowhere to be found.
Biden and Harris were not invited. It would be rude to show up uninvited, don't you think?
Trump wasn't paying his respects. He was using it as a photo opportunity for political reasons. It's very well-known how Trump feels about pows and those killed in action, he calls them suckers and losers
wow you're making it up as you go along MSM shame on you
Shame on you.
He was a commander-in-chief! Past President! Since when, in our history, has a former president been denied the right to pay his respects to our military?
No one is saying he can’t go to pay his respects.
What he can’t do is take photography and video to use in his campaign. Which is exactly what he did.
He can be like everyone else. Pay respect in quiet respect to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice defending all of us.
You’re right but it’s tradition that only the sitting president may lay the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier!
@@desselbane4872 I am unfamiliar with the full tradition of services for the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Trump could have paid respect without laying the wreath as well. That’s what Im saying.
This was a complete brain dead decision, and right after his disgrace about the medal of honor. I have never, and will never vote Trump.
@@StupidFoxInSpaceAnd then got the media to loop it 24/7.
The media and your ilk are just eating your own tails over this man’s every move at this point.
I suppose those former presidents were reluctant to break federal laws.
Minnesota for Trump 2024.
😂😂😂
If it was Kamala going to Arlington, it would be a different story. TRUMP 2024
You are ignorant
Probably. She's the VP of the US, He's a private citizen
Former president. She still did nothing. DEI.@@mrs.q9580
Kelly Barnett should be ashamed and shamed for disrespecting the other 400k+ soldiers buried there. Standing over a grave with a thumbs up? WHO DOES THAT?
The Trump staff isn’t qualified to say the Arlington staff was having a mental crisis. Enforcing the rules isn’t a mental disorder. Being disrespectful at a sacred area for a political stunt/photo op is psychotic.
Who, indeed? Only the honorless characterless Donald J. Trump.
Trump respects no laws.
@cindy6787 Shame on you! Really stooping low going after the mother of a deceased soldier! She had nothing to do with the altercation. She can grieve the way she wants. You need to check your heart!
She said she wanted it for only her and the family. Arlington Cemetery staff were the ones that leaked it to the media. Now tell me again who the evil ones are?
My son was murdered. I do understand that this woman is in a situation where loss and grief has made here bitter. This however does not excuse the family using here son as a political tool and especially it does not excuse them using Arlington for a political purpose. The process that started this disaster goes back to the one that invaded Afghanistan, the one that ordered to sett 5000 Taliban leaders free and the one who took over the disaster. As for Trumps claim that no one died in Afghanistan when he was President that is a lie, there were 45 combat deaths among U.S. service members reported in Afghanistan when Trump was President.
He CARED...JOE was AWOL so Shut UP.
Biden wasn't invited, why would he show up uninvited?
Well the Gold Star mother has now came out saying she personally invited Trump and that she requested the thumbs up picture for her personally. She also said people at Arlington Cemetery were the ones who leaked the photos to the press. I think someone at the Cemetery needs to be looking for work elsewhere.
Well said but sadly you are wasting your time in here trying to convince people about the truth.
At least he went to pay his respect. Biden and Kamala were nowhere to be seen
You can pay your respects any day of the week. Hannibal Lector paid his "respect" to Clarice by feeding Ray Liotta's character his own brain at a formally set dinner table. It was ego-stroking for Lector more than respect for Clarice. Not all behaviors are respectful.
@@yolandayoung7462You’re really not good at this. At all.
Delete your account and find something else to do.
Where were you when he insulted PoW and people with medal of honour
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. Biden and Harris were not invited, so why would they show up?
That's a lie. On the initial burial return to Dover both Biden and his wife were there to pay their respects. The President visits Arlington annually to honor ALL. The question is why is his mother and family just visiting on year 3. There are more fallen soldiers buried there than the family member of these selfish, disrespectful people.
That poor woman, has no idea she is just being used.
For those who think this was ok tell that to these people:
Aug. 28, 2024
Updated 9:17 p.m. ET
The family of a Green Beret who died by suicide after serving eight combat tours and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery expressed concern on Wednesday that Donald J. Trump’s campaign had filmed his gravesite without permission as Mr. Trump stood in an area where campaign photography isn’t allowed.
Relatives of Master Sgt. Andrew Marckesano issued their statement two days after Mr. Trump’s visit, which also included a confrontation between members of the Trump campaign and an Arlington employee. The former president’s campaign took video in a heavily restricted section of the cemetery known as Section 60, which is largely reserved for the fallen veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars
What to make about the thumbs up? It's like all the people present, even those who lost someone, had an ulterior motive.
And Trump was invited there and given permission by the family of several of the Abbey Gate Gold Star Families to specifically take photos and video, and the families have since clarified that fact and expressed gratitude to Trump for the photos. As for use in political campaign ads, fine you have a point, but things are not as black and white as legacy media would have us believe.
Do the gold star families who invited him get no say?
He would never have gone unless it was a photo and campaign opportunity! He couldn’t care less about the “ suckers and losers “ that are buried there. What a disgrace !
Where was Biden and Harris? Trump is obviously different than Biden and Harris. Trump loves America and respects and honors our servicemembers and genuinely mourns our fallen soldiers. Biden just stares at his watch (if he even bothers to show up) and waits for the dead to stop interfering with his other plans. Harris is never anywhere to be seen.
He doesn't care
@@baldheadbobJust shut up.
@@baldheadbob
How would you know? Oh yeah I forgot, TDS.
@@baldheadbob - Trump doesn’t care? Please give me one single piece of evidence that Biden or Harris cares. You cannot. The indisputable truth is Trump shows up, Biden and Harris do not. The media mocks Trump for showing up and mindless zombies continue to support the Dems.
They were not invited, so why would they show up? Trump is allowed to be there, of course. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. That is illegal, and disrespectful.
Oh, so they did take unauthorized photos and use it in a fundraising ad. Why not just say that from the beginning and let people form their own opinion?
Keep Trump out of office, we won't have to deal with this anymore.
Trump wasn't in office when our soldiers went into Afghanistan, and he wasn't in office when Biden botched the exit from Afghanistan by leaving 13 dead soldiers, $86 billion in U.S. military hardware, and over 9,000 Americans to fend for themselves.
Biden/Harris are the reason we are dealing with it now.
Deal with military families who actually respect the commander and chief?
So you can break the law because we are not in your shoes . I am sorry you lost someone but the rules are for all and you stepped on the rights of other people .
Absolute disgrace. Our family didn’t give permission for Trump to use our family member’s gravestone as a backdrop (it was right in frame with participants giving a “thumbs up”).
Trump campaign in full effect no respect for anyone or anything
He was invited by the family of the marines that died years ago, so you can't live with that?
It's a disgrace that neither Biden nor Harris would bother honoring those dead on any anniversary.
@@inhibited44 False. Both Biden and Harris have. I just went and checked. Inviting Trump to the ceremony is one thing. Inviting an ad crew is quite another. Federal law prohibits it.
@@inhibited44 no one should have to live with that. Absolutely no one it’s disgraceful.
There is no federal against taking pictures or video in Section 60. It clearly says they are allowed on the Arlington Cemetary Website! "When visiting the cemetery or attending an Arlington Cemetery military funeral, the commemoration of such events through photography and video is never uncommon nor discouraged".
Once again he disrespects our troops.
Invited by the families. Don’t believe this lie.
@@Arcwol you know NOTHING! The families of the fallen ASKED for him, a REAL Respected Commander in Chief, to be there as Biden clearly Never even said their names not his administration. Wise Up!! Id E It. I remember Sgt. Sanchez from Logansport Indiana 🙏🇺🇸👼
Go and pay respects to America’s fallen, even take pictures with the families if they want, but don’t post those pictures to social media or fundraising material. Those buried at Arlington should be respected for their sacrifice and service and not be used to promote political agendas. Trump should tell Spencer Cox and anyone else posting to knock it off.
Wow. Trump going to an anniversary ceremony is now an incident? Shut up.
It’s the smiling thumbs up photo ops at gravesites, not that he “showed up”. If he did the whole thing with a serious and solemn demeanor out of respect, good. But he didn’t. Part of it he did smiling thumbs up pictures like they were at an amusement park or a campaign event.
@@mr.green2341
Just sh t up already
HE WAS INVITED
AND
WHERE WAS BIDEN AND HARRIS
The ones who caused this and never APOLOGIZED
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
I don’t understand the issue with someone going and paying respects to fallen service-members?
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
It's called being a leader. Trump is the true President and your smear and slander won't change that.
It's called a photo op.
@@shawnm8232The HORROR!!!!!!!!!
Smiling, at peace, families.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
@@DimaRakesah They know that, MAGA never posts with intellectual honesty.
During Trump's presidency, the U.S. economy contracted at its fastest rate since 1946 and the national debt surged 40.43%. The greatest economic loss in the last 30 years was under Republican president George W. Bush when the total cost of government interventions and bailouts during the financial crisis exceeded $1 trillion dollars.
How is this a scandal? He's not allowed in DC?
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
@@DimaRakesah he did not and you know it.
@@jjharveyMI He did, clearly, his defense is the Families “Invited” him. But Federal Law prohibits such acts like taking photos & videos in Section 60.
If he went there without Cameras and such, there wouldn’t be a Problem. 😒
So she's using her dead son to film a tictok for trump? Disgusting!
Whew! The GOP is in the toilet. It’s a FLUSH! DonOLD has lost his mind. THIS was sooooooo shameful, embarrassing and just plain WEIRD!
Utah Gov Spencer Cox who also appeared in the photos had staffers use the photos in a fundraising email. Cox did issue an apology and BS excuse
It's OK for everyone else to have cameras there but Trump.
Enough of the negativity
Cnn,nbc,cbs, who else we are sick of the lies these alleged news agencies spew.
What lies? Trump released a tiktok of him there to campaign off of. That's illegal.
Why would you pose with a thumbs up at somebody's grave... Weird
As the family members who also gave a thumbs up. Dohhhhh!
I have mixed emotions on this. While he was invited to attend and take pictures, I don't condone any politicizing of the event.
and where sleepy joe and kamala
Not giving thumbs up at dead soldiers graves and breaking federal crimes whilst doing so….
They were not invited to this event, so it would be rather rude of them to show up don't you think?
obeying the law.
Breaking OUR LAWS.... AGAIN
how about you EDUCATE YOURSELF... AGAIN
How did Trump break the law? He was invited by the families of the 13 fallen soldiers.
@@realhazel1807 Educate themselves on what, exactly? He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. That is illegal, therefore, he broke the law.
It's being presidential and paying respect.
Draft dodger
Inappropriate for him to take smiling thumbs up photo ops while there, though.
@@baldheadbob you are either a bot or being paid well to expose your stupidity. They didn't invite kameltoe, doesn't that tell you anything?
@@mr.green2341You're right. They should've made all of the families drive across town, and do it at the White House.
Nobody is there anyways.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
How much
Money has she given to the vets?Nothing!
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What are you even talking about?
The family invited Trump, but then Trump's campaign turned around and used the photos - illegally - for his campaign! That's what is disgusting about the whole incident!
Yep it's so disgusting that NBC paid to get the videos themselves
If the families took the videos at the location and Trump used the videos later, how was Trump campaigning at the cemetery? Dohhhhh!
Its a "shout out" photo at a funeral....classy...
We honor those who died in combat, but im sorry, lady, condolence to your loved one who died... but donald trump made the deal to exit. Unfortunately, biden and harris hesitated this deal and, by law, had to fulfill the deal Donald trump negotiated......So, yes, this photo op was political and sad. These families are misled!
It's political because people like you made it political. Where did you hear this from? I didn't hear it from the Trump campaign or the families. I got it from the media. Did you hear this from my Trump campaign ad or something? I didn't see anything about the family is going in public until after the media circus. Yes Trump did negotiate peace. If you don't want to make peace you just want to stay in Afghanistan . That's fine You're entitled to your opinion. But the fact is They got killed by bad actions from the Biden administration. If you was going to ignore the peace treaty. He should have just went on the offensive and attacked.
Trump's intrusion at Arlington is disgusting and disrespectful!
Not just Trump but several of the family members at :35 are giving something like a 👍 gesture. There's obviously context missing and we won't get it from the MSM.
This is why it is difficult to have sympathy for these people.
For behaving this way and for allowing themselves to be in the presence of someone who refers to dead soldiers as ''suckers and losers''
@bissonlouise9061 Trump's then-NSA John Bolton was there and after his dismissal is no friend of Trump, even says it didn't happen. You probably also believe the "fine people" and "bloodbath" lies, too.
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According to vance its abby road. Trump will do anything for a quick buck and a news clip
Many presidents have visited Arlington.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
65 US soldiers were killed in Afghanistan during the Trump presidency!!! January 20, 2017 - January 20, 2021 ... SIXTY FIVE US SOLDIERS KILLED! We never had any business in Afghanistan. Who sent US troops in there in the first place? Who negotiated the deal (the art of the deal?!) with the Taliban for the US to evacuate?
Trump never took the U.S. into Afghanistan. President Trump negotiated the deal to end the war, and then Biden botched the exit with his Great Escape, that left behind 13 dead soldiers, $86 billion in U.S. military hardware, and over 9,000 Americans to fend for themselves. If the 2020 election wasn't stolen, President Trump would have exited Afghanistan the honorable way.
As a Combat Veterans, fallen servicemembers are not props for your campaign, trump. Disgusting!
Trump has shown more respect and gratitude to the US military than any president in US history and you're here bashing him for accepting an invitation to fallen soldier's commemoration thinking that it's a publicity stunt? Where was Biden/Harris when these killings of our soldiers happened on THEIR watch?
Thank you. Thank you for your service. He took a photo-op in a place of reverence.
Plus, knowing that he called us suckers and looser for our service to this country.
One of the family members of The Fallen INVITED President Trump to be there, and No One there was offended. Stop the believing MSM.
Amen sir
Than what was it when Obama did it?
To answer Kelly Barnett's question, no I'm not in her shoes. But thousands of other people have been and they have not used their child's death as a political tool.
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Do you ❤️his racist policies???
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Name one of them.
@@Jacklook123 Which policy is racist again my little snowflake?
The family's asked him to
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
Where was Biden or Harris? Do fallen service members not matter to them?
Not breaking federal law by politicizing a sacred burial ground.
They were not invited. Why would they show up?
MAGA coping in comments using whataboutism on Biden like communists 😂😂😂
"Enlisted soldiers are suckers and losers. I don't get it...what's in it for them. Keep wounded soldiers away from me. It's not a good look for me."
-Donald J Trump
How long did it take for you to make up that lie? The alleged quote with "suckers" and "losers" in it came from an unnamed source, and no evidence the Trump actually said it. Hearsay isn't admissible for anyone who's interested in the truth.
Seriously? "Thumbs Up" at a grave site. Are they happy the person is dead? Just sick. It's why you do not take photographs Arlington National Cemetery.
Dems gave George Floyd and John Lewis like 9 different funerals in 20202 when he couldnt have a funeral for granny
Solemn moment - Yes.
That's allowed and encouraged.
Filming said moment for political photo opp - No.
That's not allowed, and is against the law.
Moving on . . .
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The families invited Trump. End of story.
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do.
Why is anyone smiling at a cemetery? Seriously.
They would want their families to be happy
Only dumb babies and dogs smile at cemeteries
BECAUSE SOME ONE IMPORTANT GAF ABOUT THEM
Really? They would want their families to be happy?!?! By Trump posing as fake as his tan? Why would this woman ask for Trump to come by??? By the way-this isn't a personal cemetery!!!!After all the terrible things Trump has said about Veterans and Service Member?? John McCain is rolling in his grave! !!! Thank goodness it wasn't raining!!!
@@NiqVFancybest answer❤
*The Gold Star mother who organized the ceremony is defending Trump.* Kelly Barnett, a Gold Star mother whose son was killed in the Afghanistan airport bombing, said she invited Trump to the Arlington ceremony. She said it was ‘not political whatsoever.’ She said the photo in question was for her. And that Trump was walking away and she asked ‘hey, can I get a photo with my family and friends?’
About the controversy and the media hype over this, she said ‘they’re throwing daggers at Gold Star parents.’
She said Arlington was the one who took the separate photo of the event and leaked it to NPR - and she said ‘it breaks my heart that they are allowing their employees to act this way.’
He was being more presidential than the sitting president lol. Worthy of salute.
Then salute him when you visit him in prison. He and his people broke the law (again).
He is allowed to go there. He is not allowed to use photos and/or videos for campaigning, which he did do. How is that presidential?
@@DimaRakesah the only pics and footage I've seen have been in news media reporting on it. Most of those trying to paint him in a bad light. If he goes to prison then America truly has fallen to some.kind of authoritarianism. Throwing political opponents in prison on made up nonsense like that is a hallmark of tin pot dictatorships. Unbecoming of our great republic.