Gold Star Families Blast Kamala Harris for Politicizing Trump’s Arlington Visit
Gold Star families have criticized Vice President Kamala Harris over her comments regarding former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Harris had condemned Trump for filming videos during a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers, asserting that she would never politicize such an event. In response, eight Gold Star families expressed their disappointment on social media, stating they had invited Trump to the cemetery and had not heard from Harris in three years.
The controversy has highlighted tensions surrounding the appropriate ways to honor military service members and the role of politics in such events. The Gold Star families defended their decision to invite Trump, emphasizing that their intention was to honor their loved ones and not engage in political maneuvering. Some family members accused Harris of lacking empathy and understanding, with one father describing her comments as "heinous, vile, and disgusting."
An incident during the visit also drew attention when a physical altercation reportedly occurred between a campaign official and an Arlington employee over photograph restrictions in Section 60, where many soldiers from recent conflicts are buried. Despite the criticism, the Army has reiterated its commitment to ensuring public ceremonies are conducted with respect for the nation's fallen.
