‘Deeply offensive’: Retired General reacts to Trump’s Arlington Cemetery controversy

[@mikesciales9768]

I am sorry, but I need to set something straight about that airlift. I spent 20 years in the USAF and was on active when Saigon was evacuated in April 1975. In that case, none of the generals wanted to admit the war was lost. Nobody wanted that on their record, so they spun happy news until it was just too hard to deny. Same thing in Afghanistan. Trump sent over a team after he lost the election to suddenly announce the pull out. Then he left office. He sandbagged the incoming administration and cost them a lot of time that could have been better spent preparing for the evacuation. All Trump's petty nonsense did was endanger and later get those service members killed -- political actions have real world tragic consequences, but he doesn't want to talk about that. The ability of the USAF to arrange that airlift was a testament to all those airmen who work hard for America every day. We know how to perform airlift, been doing is successfully since the Berlin Airlift in 1948-49, all we need is advance notice. I might also point out that the Kuwait government sent it's C-17s to assist in the airlift and they got out 1,500 Americans to free up space on USAF aircraft for Afghanis and airlifting them to Dubai. It irritates me to no end to see this cheap and tawdry exploitation of our dead warriors to try and bolster his image. That coward desecrates everything he touches.

[@jeancampbell1470]

Thank you for sharing that. You should tell the world. I’m so tired of Trump’s complete and total disregard for our military, the people of this country and our democracy.

[@whs-waterfox7034]

@@mikesciales9768 God almighty, you're desperate for attention.

[@lakishaross3187]

Thsnk❤u for your service and detailed info

[@telebubba5527]

Remember when he refused to honor the dead soldiers of WW II? This is so enormous fake and hypocritical. A disgrace to all veterans!

[@jujubees711]

Thank you for sharing. So important that Americans know this. Especially our military. That makes this photo op even more disrespectful 💔

[@cliveboom]

Arlington is consecrated ground in America. Please don't contaminate it with politics.

[@kaystevens8428]

Especially by traitors

[@nicolasdelaforge7420]

he went there to make political gains. He does not belong in such a place.

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

Trump is not ignoring it. Biden is. Kamala -- does she know about Arlington Cemetery? Biden is on vacation -- Bless his soul. Who really IS representing our country? Really, WHO???

[@letthesunshinethru2355]

Exactly. At this time, the focus has been on the one family in that main photo gathered at their member's gravesite, when in fact there are TWO gravesites in that photo. Did he have "permission" from them as well? Another photo taken at the event is of Trump with his counterpart, Spencer Cox running for Utah governship, which was added to his own page re: a campaign ad asking for donations and which is also clearly not ok.

[@kbbpll7338]

I have a dozen ancestors who fought in the Revolution. Every war since. My father served during Korea, my uncle was in the Pacific during WWII, my nephew served two tours in Afghanistan and will forever suffer the consequences. I don't care what political side you're on, what Trump did defiled sacred ground. If any Democrat did that, I would say the same thing. Being photographed with that stupid grin and thumbs up while standing on the graves of our fallen heroes, and then using it in a campaign video, was despicable. Utterly, incomprehensibly despicable.

[@kengrimsley4172]

Arlington Cemetery is hallowed ground in America. Captain Bonespurs has no business being there. Ever.

[@JamesCopper-l8x]

You meant private bonespurs. He's not a captain

[@johnj4471]

@@kengrimsley4172 tell me you know nothing about getting into the military without telling me

[@lisamcdonnell8971]

DonOld was never a captain he was a only cadet in military school. (High school)

[@lpjr5582]

It is sir It's sure as hell not for political theater What can you expect from a draft dodger who mocked the medal of valor He has 0 respect for vets I will never forget or forgive trump for his treatment of John McCain

[@ClassicFIHD]

But it's fine for 5-time Vietnam Draft Dodger Joe Biden talk on this hallowed ground?

[@amerikanatv1523]

His disrespect quickly trickles down to his staff and eventually to his supporters. A very dangerous man on many levels

[@MsLilBit8344]

Extremist Faux Christian Nationalists And Extremist Neo-natalism at any cost. It's a dangerous combination.

[@michelegagnon5618]

He has no respect for our military, whatsoever.

[@lincolnjohnson4428]

He is the only president that met with EVERY gold star family while in office. He fixed a ton of issues with the VA which helps many vets including myself. He gives the military the larges bonuses, and funding. He also doesnt allows wars to happen which saves veteran lives. Meanwhile Biden has met with 1-2 families. He lied during the debate saying no one on his watch died. That should tell you how much he cares. And where was Biden? Why wasnt he paying respects? Oh yeah, he was on a beach suntanning.

[@haneytr3s]

He respects them for what they can do for him.

[@MicroBrewsRule]

Either those families don't care about respecting ANC, or just care about their 15 seconds of fame.

[@pokey5736]

He respects no one. Period.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

He was poorly brough up

[@fredsizemore4898]

Traitor needs to go to jail today

[@lduranceau8046]

Oh shut up.

[@conanthegreat4418]

@@lduranceau8046 These schmendricks PROVE that communism is alive and well in America. TRUMP 24!

[@danieljames2015]

​@@lduranceau8046Convicted Felon. Stop being blind.

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

Trump is too much of a gentleman to put Joe in jail. He didn't convict Hillary but look what HER party did to him? Criminal!!! How does Biden have so many properties? He is rich, huh? On a government salary? Think about it!!!

[@massdistractions]

@@danieljames2015 And a known traitor. We all see that he doesn't mention handing the country over to our enemies. That was supposed to be a secret.

[@christinaoutlaw3041]

I have four family members buried there and I’m deeply disturbed by this behavior. Sacred spaces and sacred fundamentals of democracy mean nothing to the party now!

[@bethcloe5544]

You are disrespectful ​@@initsow

[@Muzakman37]

@@initsow Keep quiet bot, you're presence isn't required or wanted.

[@chrisbabbage4004]

​@@initsowHow's the weather comrade

[@wavang7362]

Bone spur Trump would tell you with a smirk on his face that you have four losers there. Vote BLUE! God bless your four love ones 🙏.

[@laurielaw370]

sorry for your loss, trump is so disgraceful and selfish

[@mpressme5654]

He has no morals whatsoever! Shameful to my friends who were killed!

[@van3363]

@@mpressme5654 I am sorry for your loss. My eldest son enlisted right after 911 with his best friend. They grew up together. My son just retired Army Airbourne. His first tour in Iraq his friends Humve which was in front of my sons was blown up and his friend died. I know that young man's family wouldn't want him to be used as a political prop.

[@RobinWright-k1d]

MORALS what's that when it comes from a felon, rapist, grifter, LIAR, draft dodger MORALS are for good people not BIG LIAR!!

[@reelrocknrolla4251]

He was honoring them ... That's more than Biden can do (even though Biden got them all killed)

[@reelrocknrolla4251]

All those that were killed have families that support trumps honoring them

[@billsavage1466]

Wake up America.....he's not worthy of ANY support💙🇺🇲❤️✌️

[@wadesaleeby2172]

Vote Blue 💙 and end the drama of Donald Trauma! 🇺🇲🤗🙏💙

[@ClauTo-oh5qu]

He didn’t want to be seen with injured veterans because if you watch Putin and the Kim ceremonies-nobody looks weak. They want to show “Strength”.

[@samanthathomad7496]

@@ClauTo-oh5qu what are u talking about. There were injured vets at the ceremony, that he walked to thr wreath with. This is not his first time with them. He invites them to his home,spends hours with them. Has dinner with them every anniversary. And speaks to them regularly. The familys talk about it not ztrump. They invited him to spend the day with them. Also John McCain did a full blown campain ad there walking around the Graves. But his son went on tv talking about Trump? Crazy

[@laurietarawa1371]

Veterans must understand, this is not your guy.

[@shanefraser7764]

Yes Sir👍

[@SlamDoug]

and active military

[@Democracyorbust]

I keep saying that! My fellow veterans, HE IS NOT FOR US!!!!

[@conanthegreat4418]

I'm a Vietnam-era vet...Trump's my guy. Period. End of story.

[@SteezyMcGee]

@@Democracyorbustyou’re no vet you coward.

[@rdo1953]

Enforce the law, arrest, prosecute.

[@ecoasis1]

AMEN!!!

[@samanthathomad7496]

@@rdo1953 should we also arrest and prosecut John McCain? He did a full out campaign video. Asking for votes,and talking about policy,and what he can do for America. But no one said anything. But you are right arrest and prosecut him... And by the way the familys invited him. For the past 3 years he invites the family to his home. With no cameras by the way. And this year they invited him to celebrate. The familys also say that Trump Keep in touch with them by phone through out the years.

[@Intelife123]

Glad that Clark made the point that Trump released 5000 imprisoned Taliban and set the stage for their return to POWER

[@gointothedogs4634]

Actually set the date for their return to power, that Biden had to comply with. Trump for jail in 2024.

[@BrianFike22]

When a war ends you have to release all the prisoners. Orherwise it's a war crime. Read the Geneva conventions. These leftist know this. But they know you'll believe all the propaganda they feed you.

[@modgodel]

CNN is so morally bankrupt, they can't keep from both siding anything, even when the whole point is to talk about a total moral betrayal by one side, why does anyone watch!

[@loublev5098]

You actually think Wesley Clark is telling the truth and nothing but the truth? Just think he is going to vote for Kamala Harris that doesn’t soil anything for you.

[@BrianFike22]

@@Intelife123 When a war ends you have to release all the prisoners. Otherwise it's a war crime. That's covered in the Geneva convention.

[@ramal5708]

Whatever outrageus thing he does, he always gets away with it and there's always people who would always vote for him

[@theWZZA]

I find that fact deeply disturbing. It makes me sad for our nation.

[@ecbrown6151]

He validates their worst impulses, this is something they will trade anything for

[@MelissaR784]

The more the communist news network attack Trump over every little thing, the more people will support him. And their propaganda isn't working when 60% of the public no long trust them.

[@kaystevens8428]

You people truly are masters at psychological projection. The cultists followers of this monster are who need to be educated. One of the few times Drumpf actually spoke the truth is when he said, “I love the uneducated”. Well .., half truth - he doesn’t love anyone but himself

[@Ron-br7qj]

@@lincolnjohnson4428 He only did not follow the rules of the Arlington Cemetery, he will probably use it as a photo-op.

[@jjmarz1001]

Who gives a thumbs up at a grave site?

[@cb4664]

A complete creep

[@JenShea]

despicable!!

[@karynkay328]

A weird demented narcassist

[@ernestclary6035]

A person with no empathy

[@greglr19751]

A draft dodger.

[@jrgaskin01]

my grandparents are buried there. he has no right.

[@Muzakman37]

@@wayneparis4213 'Their? Really Sergey?

[@Article94]

@@wayneparis4213 Liar.

[@wavang7362]

Trump thinks your buried family members are loser! Vote BLUE!

[@lincolnjohnson4428]

@@Article94 This guy is a sheep.

[@alanhart2745]

But he made the deal that Biden went by. FACT !

[@EdwardBinanay]

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.

[@billmccullough777]

Leeches.

[@mwhatley64]

@@EdwardBinanay have you served? Around 1% of the US population has served in the military. Last I checked, the draft ended in 1975 and deferment was legal. I’m of the opinion that serving should be more widespread, but that’s just my personal view.

[@franciselonye8548]

​@@mwhatley64 you are a bad excuse of a human being....what's legal in lying about a health condition to avoid draft?

[@mwhatley64]

@@franciselonye8548 resorting to a personal attack on me doesn’t negate the fact that draft deferment is a legal process. I have no knowledge of Trump falsifying a request that was then signed off by a physician. I served decades in the military fyi. You want to calm down a bit and stop casting accusations?

[@cynthiawheaton3928]

Why was he included in the wreath laying ceremony? He has no official role in our government.

[@caligirl2211]

That’s EXACTLY what I was totally CONFUSED about.. 🤔

[@ReginaEarley]

@@caligirl2211 What if every random private citizen decided to do the same as trump did. Arlington National Cemetery would be closed to the public within a day! And deservedly so!

[@mariebevins3952]

My understanding is that he wasn't included, per se. The families invited him, I believe. The worst was the photos with family of fallen ones where he gives a big thumbs up & a big smile. WTH? 🤦🏻‍♀️😢

[@bethrose6425]

Because the families asked him! And Biden was too busy being on vacation again to go! You’ve all been gaslit again!

[@caligirl2211]

@@mariebevins3952 🤦🏾‍♀️ Perhaps he forgotten he called them “suckers and “losers!!” He’s SUCH a HYPOCRITE!!!

[@danielbuxton2656]

trump shouldn't even be allowed entry to Arlington .

[@pinsfast4165]

Trump belongs in a different graveyard

[@rowbags3017]

I'd have thought it was totally inappropriate to use any part of the cemetery for partisan political purposes.

[@cheesehead4670]

It is. It’s against federal law.

[@lf3361]

Why did it happen?? I know he's desperate for Votes

[@James-cz5hf]

It is illegal. Trump breaks the law again. Nothing will happen.

[@abbey319]

You're correct, no one ever has. Those poor people think that the Biden administration was responsible for the Afghanistan withdrawal when it was the Trump administration who was responsible.

[@droughttolerant9334]

Trump trolling again. He knows it’s a secret place for the cabal.

[@TeeLegalAnalyst]

OH yeah.. AGAIN - My father was an Air Force Sergeant, he died a few years ago, I was a military wife, my nephew just enlisted in the Air Force last week, my entire family is military in each generation. Grandfather, father, uncles, sister, nephews, spouse, ALL MILITARY.... WE TAKE SERVICE VERY SERIOUSLY AND RESPECT THE SACRIFICES SOLDIERS MADE. It is very hurtful to see anyone disrespect the vets.

[@van3363]

@@TeeLegalAnalyst I completely agree. I grew up on military bases. Trump is not worthy to set foot near any military cemetery.

[@kristinehorn9099]

🔥👍🏼🔥👋🏼🙏❤️djt needs to plead guilty, do his few years in jail for the bottom feeding obnoxious p.o.s crooked shit he has pulled off & got caught doin... he may be working for a bigger power than we are aware of.

[@Prudence-i7u]

Same here. It turned my stomach. I thought about my father specifically. Marine. The day they hauled our nations secrets out of mar largo I could feel that man trying to kick his way out of the ground. I can't for the life of me understand why anyone in America could back trump. I just dont

[@PickedOff100]

The only disrespect is coming from you and Biden, who intentionally took campaign photos at Arlington. Who's son disgraced the US Navy by selling and failing a drug test as an officer, and daddy Biden saved him from a Dishonorable discharge. The disgrace is you not having enough respect to even look it up yourself. And the families invited Trump, not showing up like Harris and Biden would have been disrespectful.

[@edbudzynski729]

I’m a veteran who saw the dozens of coffins coming back from Vietnam. We received these aircraft with a solemn attitude. To mock soldiers and then try to make political points over their graves is so disgusting. This man knows no low.

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

Grinning and thumbs-upping. He just has no idea how to be respectful.

[@woodrowwildcat3286]

Americans who died while Trump dodged serving.

[@The10folks]

@edbudzynski729 , thank you for your service. I'm sure you didn't see any of our leaders smiling and giving thumbs up either. Sad,

[@mr.pizzamarlon]

It is sad to show no respect. May everyone find peace and not give any further thought about what that man did because his actions do not validate any time for us to waste on.

[@dalton-jon-f5791]

@@edbudzynski729 it's a lie man ask yourself why you believe it. Jon Bolton hates a Trump and he was there,, said it never happened,, this was one news story with anonymous sources on an internet site called Atlantic it's been 5 years never corroborated by anyone

[@debbie6533]

He is a jerk. Your done. Go away.

[@lawrencedieck2222]

HE WAS INVITED BY THE BOY MOTHER DUMB ASZ

[@j.dunlop8295]

"But this is typical Trump. He doesn't believe that the law or the rules or anything actually applies to him. He believes he's above it all." Criminally convicted tax fraud and banking fraud, and the assault, with defamation!

[@walkingman9171]

Applied to the pathetic general, I agree.

[@AnthonyChew]

He is just old.

[@conanthegreat4418]

@@walkingman9171 Clark was, is, and ever shall be...communist trash.

[@jeep146]

Nothing about Arlington should be used in a political ad.

[@bubbabubba2013]

What political ad?

[@AnthonyKing0811]

period

[@johnj4471]

So that’s why Biden never went nor Kamala and if I ever see them there I can be assured no cameras right? Bull.

[@R1chOSRS]

@@jeep146 not if trump can help it.

[@WilliamBoone-hp1rx]

Of course you can use Arlington National Cemetery in a political ad that would not be new in this country. If you used it for patriotism and false patriotism as well

[@milolabrett6549]

Under the circumstances of this situation Donald J Trump should be banned from ever being near Arlington Cemetery.

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there. Stupid people...

[@MammeJ]

He's never taken accountability or showed care for the 1 MILLION who died from his inaction to his response to COVID

[@marvinmartin4692]

That was genocide!

[@GPG-_-Phoinex]

More people died since Biden took office from Covid. Actually an astronomical amount compared to trump. Fact check yourself little minion

[@legittaco5899]

Don't forget that he suppresed vaccine supplies in blue states, all while lying about vaccine effectiveness! He🏒🏒 isn't large enough for his arrival!

[@sandrasharby8405]

Totally agree!

[@rhyndawatson4173]

Exactly

[@robertkeah-tigh9517]

He's just another traitor that needs to fade away

[@walkingman9171]

Yes, this general is a traitor.

[@chrisbabbage4004]

​@@wayneparis4213Tell another joke and keep the laughs coming 🤣

[@Article94]

@@wayneparis4213 Not in this lifetime.

[@captainramom3367]

One of the best Generals the United States has ever had❤

[@albertonunez5870]

he needs to go to away to prison

[@SuperfluousUser1781]

I’m an Army vet and I’m disgusted.

[@AlfredPeeler-yj6sw]

As am I!

[@lincolnjohnson4428]

And I call you out. I also served for 22 years. Nothing Trump did was wrong. He was invited by the familes. He spent HOURS after the ceremony talking to the families and was very nice to them. Meanwhile Biden is on the beach Suntanning. What Biden did was a million times more disrespectful. I hightly doubt your a vet.

[@MelissaR784]

You should be very disgusted when neither the sitting President, who's responsible for their death didn't show, but never did his VP. Someone from this administration should have been there.

[@johnm5229]

Same here. As a U.S. Army Vet who served our country honorably and proudly, I am disgusted by the convicted felon and sexual deviant Trump who continues to show disregard to our men and women who served or serving in our Armed Forces.

[@hillsane9262]

​@MelissaR784 u r digesting and nothing more than a partisan hack. Get your moral compass straight.

[@HIPPA_240]

Donald Trump has called our servicemen and women "suckers" and "losers" and you think this is genuine? My brother is buried at Arlington Cemetary, and the rules are very clear to anyone entering the sacred ground of our fallen heroes. This was politically driven and I am sickened by it all.

[@van3363]

@@HIPPA_240 My condolences to you and your family.

[@ringogringo814]

You are perpetrating a socialist lie.

[@jflow178]

Do your research appropriately. Trump did not call them suckers and losers. It's the rhetoric of the left trying to twist things so that people such as you believe the lies and rhetoric. These people clearly hate America and Americans and want you to believe their lies. Please, all I ask is that you research the truth on this a little further,

[@jblcva]

No he didn't. He was talking about Milley, Kelley, Clark. Not the rank and file military which i am a member. Trump was invited by the family's to be there. Ka Ka in her mansion. Beach boy Biden was at the beach...

[@van3363]

@@jblcva if your military you should have more respect for your brothers and sisters buried in Arlington. FYI , Trump has called military members suckers and losers. He's made statements like he likes the guy who doesn't get caught. That's a slam at any service members captured in war. I grew up a military brat and my friends father was MIA/ POW in Nam. He came home without his eyelids because the VC had cut them off. Your boy Trump the coward had bone spurs, boo the F ' hoo! He's not fit to lick the shit off a real soldiers boots! And NO ONE is above the law. Just because he was invited by family doesn't give him permission to break FEDERAL LAW and it is FEDERAL LAW.

[@ranilcurry615]

I knew Trump was there for Photo ops. I said it right away. What a Coward Trump is.

[@colinfryett8174]

The families agreed to let him go you muppet

[@stevewilams867]

On the money. For the win. Trump is a turd.

[@kalb157]

Biden and Harris didn’t even show, and they’re the reason the soldiers are dead to begin with. Are you thick-headed, or were you dropped on your head as a baby?

[@timothykozlowski2945]

Here's an uneducated clown that doesn't realize that he was invited by a Gold Star Family who lost a Loved one that day.

[@timothykozlowski2945]

​@@stevewilams867Why? Because he was invited there by a Gold Star Family.

[@LisaFenton-h7f]

This is jusst the LATEST DISGUSTING THING that Donald Trump has done. He is UNFIT FOR OFFICE.

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

And Kamala is fit for office? REALLY? HA! HA! HA! HEE! HEE!!! Wake up, people. Trump was President for 4 years. No WARS were we involved in. Now, we are involved in 2 Wars under Biden's watch and Kamala was there O.K.in Biden's thoughts. We need PEACE!!! You might not like Trump but he is much, MUCH stronger than Kamala can ever be when it comes to generating PEACE. Peace out!!!

[@JeffreyRoseland]

Giving a thumbs up and a smile is the most respectful thing you can do at a gravesite maga

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

@@JeffreyRoseland You know when people smile at a funeral? Kinda weird, huh? But ... at least those people come out of RESPECT. I understand why Trump did that. Where the HELL was Biden or Harris?

[@gsdmom1194]

Where was Biden? Laying on a beach. Don't you think he should have been there out of respect for the 13 Marine deaths he is responsible for ????? What did you say when he disrespected their families by talking not about their loved one but instead... his son who "died in Iraq" but didn't really.... when he continued to look at his watch.... why do we pay him again?????

[@charlesdenman9052]

86 Trump from all military cemeteries. No respect. Draft dodger.

[@HelenCamile63]

Right? How dare he! WTF was he doing there since we all know he’s critical of vets! 💙🇺🇸💪

[@leonardbresland4288]

The craven coward grinned over the grave of a fallen hero. Lest we forget on November 5.

[@sandraesparza717]

KAMALA AND BIDEN SHOULD APOLOGIZE TO OUR GOLD STAR FAMILIES FOR THEIR HORRIFIC WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN WHERE THEY LOST THEIR LOVED DONS AND DAUGHTERS.

[@sandraesparza717]

WHY DIDN’T KAMALA AND BIDEN ATTEND?

[@watchalay74]

Trump made the deal with the Taliban to withdraw.

[@kimmgorman3658]

He’s despicable!! He will use anybody to make himself look good! Even the dead! #voteblue💙

[@PickedOff100]

The only disrespect is coming from you and Biden, who intentionally took campaign photos at Arlington. Who's son disgraced the US Navy by selling and failing a drug test as an officer, and daddy Biden saved him from a Dishonorable discharge. The disgrace is you not having enough respect to even look it up yourself. And the families invited Trump, not showing up like Harris and Biden would have been disrespectful.

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@la5150hi-lophoto]

I’m a veteran and republican but disgusted with trump/vance…can’t believe people can’t see through his hypocrisy and bullshit

[@triplec8375]

Mee to. Vietnam and longtime Republican. This ain't the party we once knew. Gotta break it down and start over without Trump and the manipulators.

[@meltuchman3280]

Hypocrisy and bullshit--and you wouldn't mean kamala would you??

[@meltuchman3280]

​@triplec8375 -yeah--go to kamala -couldnt think of a better true blue than her!!---😢

[@andreajean5236]

Keep believing cnn propaganda go outside of it for once here both sides then make an opinion

[@quidprono]

Thank you for your service.

[@torvenhartz1002]

Wherever this weirdo appears people are embarrassed - but half of the country wants him to be president again. ... I don't get it...

[@catmom1322]

I have grave issues with those people who support him.

[@maxrebo8455]

@@catmom1322I see what you did there! 🪦

[@ctl8082]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@maggiehopkins2889]

NOT HALF THE COUNTRY

[@phillipthornton8106]

And we dont understand you guys either i wish so bad that we can just find common ground but information is so partisan these days the facts are always lost. idk how we can ever come together again as a country short of an alien invasion lol

[@cheriederden7519]

AGAIN HE BROKE THE LAW...that video is PROOF...using the sacred national cemetery at Arlington for political purposes is DISGUSTING IN THE EXTREME!!!

[@whs-waterfox7034]

@@cheriederden7519 You need to contact a mental health crisis center. ✌️

[@jailstuff6757]

What law please name the law

[@whs-waterfox7034]

@@jailstuff6757 This person is in need of a mental health crisis center. Please don't rile her up.

[@donnav7849]

@@jailstuff6757 Did you listen to this interview with General Clark until the end to hear the sh*t Trump did or are you just closing your eyes and ears because you are a Trumpster and don't think in you brain that any of this is true? Do you think this well respected General is making this stuff up??

[@tempnamehere]

@@jailstuff6757 You could ask the folks who manage the cemetery. Did you watch the video?

[@sandyc5428]

The Trump campaign at Arlington controversy can be confusing. Here it is, broken down simply. You can’t bring your own photography crew to Arlington without permission…You can’t have your photo crew take photos even if one family consents. That’s because other graves are included in those photos. And those families haven’t given permission. The staff at Arlington aren’t being political when they prevent photo crews from taking unauthorized photos. The staff is being apolitical. They’re being professional. They’re upholding the dignity of Arlington. Trump’s staff shoved and bullied an ANC employee doing their job. Trump and the family did not have permission to video an ad and a political photo op on Section 60 sacred ground. It’s illegal.

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

Sandy, you and I must have seen different clips. I saw a President acknowledging soldiers who died. This was not a photo op/ad but an affirmation to the men who died. I see no disrespect delivered yet you do. A cemetery is there to have visitors. There is no crime to visit fallen soldiers. People want to see Trump behind bars when all he did was and is showing our country and US/USA love/respect. No disrespect, here, meant with these next words but WAKE UP!!! If Trump wins, we ALL win. If Kamala wins, we ALL lose. Can you NOT see that?

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@The10folks]

Trump had 4 years to get those troops out, and he didn't.

[@GPG-_-Phoinex]

Y’all got people out and people killed in the process

[@the1stDJLowkey]

And he sure didn't seal the border and make Mexico pay for it. Everything with him is a con job.

[@donbartholomew8273]

How many 100s of Americans were killed/seriously wounded in the Afghan fiasco during Trump's 4 years as Commander In Chief!?!

[@josephr.3814]

@@GPG-_-Phoinex What are you talking about? Who are "Y'all"? And, where the hell is Phoinex?

[@magaareinbredhillbillies]

he said he would get us out on day one.

[@2140207]

He and his team should be prosecuted to the fullest

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

not gonna happen Supreme Court will come up with a law to protect this evil man

[@paultaylor914]

​@AKnightSword It's against the law to take pics/video for campaign purposes. He's a convicted felon who should (but probably won't) face consequences.

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@ClintonHegney]

Trump would never show up at Arlington if there were no "ratings" to gain.

[@larryo6874]

This was just a publicity stunt. Shameful behavior on such hallowed ground.

[@Mugen_YG]

Proof in the fact that he didn't show up during the two years where he didn't have a campaign going on

[@runna-x5h]

​@@Mugen_YGthe families invited him

[@tonyserratore9018]

Exactly right

[@gg-sr9lq]

Why isn’t Biden or Harris there for the service members they got killed?

[@richardbrennan7288]

has anyone seen the recent message from the families of the fallen soldiers - they have come out to say they all invited Trump there and no politics was discussed. I think if CNN had any decency they would hold their hands up and apologise. The irony is it is CNN who tried to politicise this. I think we should ALL respect the words and wishes of those families. How dare anyone question their intentions.

[@michaelagnew7493]

Trump makes me absolutely furious.

[@lincolnjohnson4428]

Why? He was invited by the families. Where was Biden to show his respects? Oh yeah, on the beach suntanning. Trump has done more for the military than Biden can even come close to.

[@christinascott6312]

Me too!

[@maxuspoint]

No the mainstream media makes you furious. 🧂🧂🧂

[@susanhayes5186]

Vote💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@TheLeGeNdPvE]

It isn't about blue or red you idiots it's about the state of our country and its future stop being blinded by the media.

[@AlfredPeeler-yj6sw]

As a veteran, I am absolutely disgusted by Trump's despicable act. He desecrated hallowed ground. This was a truly vile act, and Trump must be held accountable.

[@SunnyFerrari-c1f]

Well hey that gold star recipients family has just as much right to there side of what they feel is right and they used it to invite him

[@ElainaDeva]

@AlfredPeeler-yj6sw tes! And charged with Treason this monster us filled with hate and jealousy..he has brought hate and chaos into our personal lives also. He US a Traitor to our country..LOCK HIM UP GET RID OF HIM NOW! HE HAS DONE ONE OF THE MOST CRUEL ACTS THAT NOW HAS INVADED INTO OUR MILITARY FAMILIES LIVES ONCE MORE..TRUMP NEEDS TO BE AIR LIFTED TO A WAR ZONE DROPPED OFF AND LET HIM LIVE IT. MAKES ME SICK HE EVEN WAS OUT AT THE CEMETARTY..🤬😡👹👹

[@notyou-ne7pg]

Please enlighten where you see Trump disrespecting service members. Straight form him, not your fake news please... Your TDS will wreck this country... this is all you can comment on when your party and it's incompetent president that killed 13 service men is sitting at the beach on the anniversary?!?!? Kamala just dodges the whole thing even though the bragged about being the last person in the room that day. A least Trump showed up. Socialism or Communism anyone? Do you know this lady your about to vote for? All the following are fact checked straight from her as she hides out for 38 days and counting AND DODGING ANY PUBLIC NON SCRIPTED INTERACTION . A few policies she claims: $25K credit for first time buyers on housing-Every economist but fake news claim this will crash the housing market and raise prices. Scratch that, now shot down by both parties and pretty much everyone in the country. No tax on tips- Trumps idea, go figure. Kamale was the deciding vote to hire 80K IRS employees to chase down people not reporting tax on tips. Wait. What? Which is it Kamala? Now you stole Trumps policy, what will you do with the 80K IRS employes you voted in? Price fixing food markets. Is this all she came back with when visiting central America? This has been tried and failed every time. Scratch that, now shot down by both parties and pretty much everyone in the country. NO policy on protecting our border. WHAT?!?!? Now as of 8/27 her staff, not her of course… Wants to finish wall? LOLOLOL NO policy on their party caused inflation NO policy on fixing the federal deficit No policy on foreign affairs other than she clearly backs Palestine and terrorist backed Iran Past policies and beliefs with ZERO communications on ever changing. Where are the news stations questioning this? Too busy gaslighting? Kamala backs a government placing in a race for the presidency without a SINGLE citizen vote Kamala is on record for wanting to heavily tax a plus six figure income and GIVE low income people $6K a year for doing NOTHING. SHE COVERED UP PRESIDENT BIDEN’S COGNITIVE DECLINE Pioneer of smash and grab by decriminalizing theft under $1000 Supported turning SF streets into toilets Kamala supports a Green New Deal with no answer on how to pay for it Kamala supports Defund the Police Kamala supports open borders yet wants to speed up citizenship for illegal immigrants to take your jobs and your votes! Kamala supports expanding the SCOTUS Kamala supports eliminating the filibuster Kamala doesn’t want you to say ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ or ‘illegal alien’ Kamala supports closing detention centers for illegal migrants Kamala supports mass amnesty Kamala supports more illegal immigration all while WE pay for their health care, education, food and housing Kamala supports an end to fossil fuels Kamala supports Medicare for All and the end of employer-based health insurance Kamala supports eliminating private insurance Kamala supports a weapons ban and buyback Kamala supported riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death Kamala supports a fracking ban Kamala supports failed Bidenomics policies yet won’t admit it Kamala thinks AOC is fantastic LOLOLOLOLO Kamala, when asked if prisoners like the Boston Marathon bomber and sex offenders should be able to vote Kamala supports controlling your diet

[@elly-bums3155]

Trump is never held accountable. He should not be on the ballot. He insighted an insurrection & therefore he can't run. The constitution is very clear.

[@cj0089]

@@SunnyFerrari-c1f still doesn’t make it ok. He used the occasion to make a commercial and to take thumbs up photos over their graves. It’s disrespectful and illegal to use Arlington as a political prop for propaganda purposes. If he had just shown up to visit with families, that’s one thing - but that’s not what he did and we all know it.

[@doctortelemark]

Nothing is below Trump. It’s hard to stoop as low as he has done (again).

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@JerrySkrobarcek]

First I will say that it shows how much he only wanted to be seen as a person who was trying to be a humble individual which he's not capable of being. As a veteran it sickens me to see him in Arlington National Cemetery. It is a slap in the faces of the heroes who lie there .

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED. l am a real veteran..

[@samhunt7653]

That’s what the GOP does! Totally disgraceful

[@TheCoolbreeze3206]

Remember when the family of the fallen officer refused to shake Kevin McCarthy and senator Mitch McConnell’s hands after the attack on the U.S. Capital?

[@lincolnjohnson4428]

@@TheCoolbreeze3206 No one died because of Jan. 6th. Nice try though. And btw, that family went on Fox news and debunked your little lie.

[@YogiTheBearMan]

Historically the GOP is more respectful than this am I wrong?

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

GOP - Good-for-nothing Obnoxious Punks

[@cj0089]

@@YogiTheBearManin the past you might be correct

[@galeocean4182]

After what he's said about our military and veterans - he has no business being Commander in Chief. the Big house, not the White House Please vote Blue

[@whs-waterfox7034]

@@galeocean4182 No. I just cannot vote for people who call others "race traitors". Can't do it.

[@Deb_BG]

@@whs-waterfox7034 So, calling people names offends you? Are you offended by Trump? He calls EVERYONE insulting names.

[@whs-waterfox7034]

@@Deb_BG It's not the name calling. It's the disgusting, racist mindset behind it. I can't associate with that. But I'm not a Trump voter either, so you can stop trying to evade criticism by playing whataboutisms. Maybe it's time to grow up and take a hard long look at your life.

[@whs-waterfox7034]

@@Deb_BG So you're OK with racism? That's.......a crazy thing to be ok with.

[@Deb_BG]

@@whs-waterfox7034 Reading comprehension isn't a strength for you. And you didn't answer my question.

[@SolitaryWolf]

This was just as stupid , if not more as the photo-op with the Bible in front of the closed church. Disgusting.

[@cliveboom]

I remember that! It was the same day he paraded Milley out in DC, suggested riot police shoot protesters with live rounds, then had the audacity to go stand in front of a church he's never been to so he could pose in front of it with a a bible he's never read held upside down. What a guy.

[@christopherone1]

holding the bible upside..then going on to sell a Trump Bible. He is the most disgusting vile human being I've ever witnessed, every word out of his mouth a con, a lie. Not one redeeming quality. IT IS SHOCKING.

[@lucycarola]

@@cliveboomI’m telling you!

[@bobholst874]

Saddest is the Embarassing pullout of Afghanistan, where these 13 being Memorialized, Biden checking his watch and then desecration their memory by declaring they did not die on Biden's watch! HYPOCRITES ON THE HIGHEST ORDER!

[@Everykneebows]

Or like Biden with the workers with his hard hat on backwards😂

[@cyankeemn1]

No, that Trump video doesn't violate the law. No, it's not political. BS, what he did is callous, disrespectful, even a desecration of those gravesites. I hope this doesn't get swept under the rug. What a traitor.

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@markdbentz]

I can't believe anyone would take political campaign publicity photos with "thumbs up" in Arlington National Cemetery. Very dishonorable.

[@LadyG.]

That is what the families who invited him wanted to do. The released a letter explaining it in detail - they invited him, wanted him to lay flowers, and asked for the pictures with him. The families all signed the letter. It's published. Go read it.

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

@@LadyG. And he jumped at the chance, not because he respects the fallen soldiers (he's made that much clear, over and over again) or their sacrifice, but because he thought it would be useful to him in his political campaign. He is using them, like he uses everybody. I feel sorry for the families that they have fallen under the spell of a demagogue.

[@SCOTTEDM]

Dishonorable is a trump family cornerstone.

[@reneegraham2201]

@@LadyG.but you sure don’t take pics and put thumbs up Lawd

[@LadyG.]

@@SCOTTEDM Dude, be free to hate on who you want, but at least be honest OK?. "Arlington Cemetery officials claimed the families didn’t want any media, photography, or videography at Section 60, contradicting what the families had actually requested. The families were fine with the media, but Arlington kept pushing back, obstructing the process,” the source continued. “This would have not happened without Speaker Johnson.” Hoover told the Caller in an emotional phone call that he and other Gold Star family members were the ones who called Trump and asked for him to show up and criticized the Biden administration for not contacting them for the past three years. "

[@dashriprock592]

He should have been arrested on the spot😡

[@annieviera1]

Exactly. However when it comes to tRUMP nothing is done. He acted as an acting president and allowed to do so. I want to know why?

[@gregorbos]

Garland's weak DOJ strikes again. If federal law was violated by Trump and MAGA, the FBI should be investigating.

[@dalton-jon-f5791]

it never happened CNN says there's no proof are you stupid?

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@robertblaney5033]

“Deeply offensive” describes Trump perfectly

[@cheesehead4670]

It should be printed in his birth certificate.

[@SCOTTEDM]

So does foul.

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@william38022]

Yes, he should apologize. However, I believe he should be charged and have to do a little time in a federal stockade if anybody else would’ve went to that cemetery and desecrated graves or urinated all over the ground, they would face criminal charges what Trump did was basically the same thing he should face charges he should be convicted and prosecuted to the law and incarcerated

[@PickedOff100]

The only disrespect is coming from you and Biden, who intentionally took campaign photos at Arlington. Who's son disgraced the US Navy by selling and failing a drug test as an officer, and daddy Biden saved him from a Dishonorable discharge. The disgrace is you not having enough respect to even look it up yourself. And the families invited Trump, not showing up like Harris and Biden would have been disrespectful.

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@1952RONALD]

Please get this interview into the media mainstream. Americans need to see this!

[@YrFa-e3w]

Omg the former President lied to the families that nobody died under his watch to the bunch of MAGA families …indeed in Niger “tongo tongo ambush” and many but it seems when you are MAGA …you believe anything indeed from former President …omg Honorable soldiers “Among the US soldiers, four were killed: Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Johnson, Sergeant La David Johnson, and Staff Sergeant Dustin Wright.” Yes indeed he lied again

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

He spent so much time denigrating soldiers, one wonders who let him into a National Cemetery dedicated to them.

[@pam7626]

Johnson got him in! Ex speaker of house. He has admitted this today

[@michelebella677]

​@@pam7626of course he did. Johnson is a hack.

[@marykincaid8348]

@@pam7626 He was invited by the families, as were Harris and Biden. Neither showed up. Washington Examiner just posted video that the families put out. They invited Trump, his pics, and video. That Trump has been there for them since day 1

[@shelbymitchell9024]

Arlington National Cemetery is a place to show respect, reverance, silence, and paying honor to our men and women in uniform 🙏

[@teegee9330]

And Trump bullied his way in and posed above a falled soldier's grave with a thumbs up and grin. Disgraceful.

[@DerrickKing-d5u]

@@shelbymitchell9024 Facts 🇺🇸🇺🇸💙

[@karenrose1336]

@@teegee9330Trump was invited by the families! They wanted him not Biden to be there!

[@teegee9330]

@@karenrose1336 They can support whoever they like, but they don't have the right to turn the place into a political stunt. Seeing him standing there with a grin on his face and thumbs up over a fallen soldier's grave is an absolute disgrace. The families may feel "seen" by Trump, but they're just being used by him to do damage control because he insulted Medal of Honor recipients. Truly disgraceful.

[@bettinadewoof3309]

@@karenrose1336. Trump was invited by ONE family. Then Trump turned it into a political circus act. If the family is too uneducated to understand Trump’s lack of respect, that’s their problem.

[@kristybrown6383]

He was invited by the families. Period

[@johnroscoe2406]

You don't argue with Arlington staff, no matter who they are and no matter who YOU are. You just don't do it. It's not done.

[@jeremymoore-j4t]

that is false. my stepfather was buried at arlington and there was disagreement when they nearly lost the ashes. arguing with the staff was warranted. no one is above reproach.

[@johnroscoe2406]

@@jeremymoore-j4t You're talking out your @ss, Trumper. I am under no obligation to believe you, especially when this is where you choose to share that. Obvious deflection BS story because you like Trump.

[@rhondah1587]

@@jeremymoore-j4t Not even close to a comparison.

[@nathanc8478]

@@rhondah1587 not close to a comparison to Trumps antics, but still relevant to what the OP said. You can absolutely argue with Arlington staff when they are in the wrong. In fact one should stand up to people who are in charge of such a solemn place and are doing something wrong. It is our duty as Americans to do so.

[@76MUTiger]

Has Joe Biden ever had a photo in Arlington? Would the current staff have argued if Joe or Kamala had FINALLY shown up to pay homage? Would a wall have kept the media cameras out? WERE the media cameras there taking pictures? Has anyone complained that they were? Is the media taking a mea culpa on that?

[@Carloshernandez-dl8li]

If it’s a federal law that he broke, can someone bring charges?

[@conanthegreat4418]

Nope. He was INVITED BY THE FAMILIES. What part of this do you NOT understand, Slappy?

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

@@conanthegreat4418 it’s obviously you that doesn’t understand. Him being invited has nothing to do with the rule/law that was broken.

[@buster9106]

​@@conanthegreat4418He was invited by the family but he was not supposed to publicize any footage for political purposes. That's exactly what he did. The Trump campaign released a TikTok video of his visit.

[@larryo6874]

@@conanthegreat4418 It doesn’t matter if the families wanted him there. It’s against federal law to make campaign commercials at Arlington National Cemetery. They were told not to do it but did it anyway.

[@conanthegreat4418]

@@polytheneprentiss1534 Too damned bad. If it was Kommiela, or one of your leftwing buddies, you wouldn't say a word.

[@marisolmagana6862]

didn't he say he didn't like soldiers that were killed because they are losers?? what a loser himself!!!

[@tonybloodbath5562]

An still to this very day there is not one proven source that can confirm this was ever said. But that's what Democrats do best make up total bs or spin the truth. Just like the fine people quote. You're absolutely pathetic and a loser for trying to use this against trump but that's the Democrats way of doing things

[@SenatorJDVanceR-OH]

time for your donations, trump wants you more... If you don't have the funds Keep calm.

[@rickedwards365]

No, President Trump never said that. It is a lie.

[@lincolnjohnson4428]

No he didnt. That was debunked.

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

@@lincolnjohnson4428 It wasn't debunked. One person said that's what he said, two other people (still in his orbit) said he didn't. That's not "debunking." That's he said/he said.

[@jeffcdsg]

Trump had permission to film onsite. There was approval from the Arlington staff for this purpose. The reason being was to honor those who had fallen from the Biden /Harris gaff in Afghanistan. Obviously they are avoiding this situation because they made a huge gaff in the exit and it would detrimental during the Harris run from presidency. The families and the staff of the cemetery gave full approval of this event for the right reasons. I know it would be great to blame Trump for everything but not this one unfortunately.

[@ningenJMK]

He was the cause for why their kids are dead

[@ivantibormate7086]

Who's responsible for you being brain dead?

[@The10folks]

@ningenJMK , absolutely, he was President for 4 years and should have gotten them out.

[@dzcav3]

There were ZERO Afghan combat deaths in the last 18 months of the Trump administration. He established a CONDITIONS, not a timetable, for withdrawal. Biden/Harris ("last one in the room") overruled their own military advisors and caused 13 US military deaths, many injured, and many US citizens, loyal Afghan allies, and billions of dollars worth of military equipment to fall into Taliban hands. The families of the 13 dead invited Trump to Arlington, where the Biden/Harris victims are buried and ignored by Biden/Harris.

[@ningenJMK]

@@The10folks he destroyed the Afghanistan Armed Forced by cutting funds. He freed Taliban prisoners, I mean fuck

[@Tess-my8uo]

Ya all weak hosts ! This is beyond furious for me , as daughter of marine drill sgt and sister to afgantsian marine brother veteran .. I cannot fathom this at all .. orange menace calling our veterans all kind of names and yet he’s on Arlington National cemetery.. I can’t say words without anger ..that Arlington is sacred ..

[@davidprimeau3368]

They are pissed because unlike obama, biden, and harris, trump started no wars

[@kathyraygoza3299]

I feel the same way but I have this awful feeling that when his time comes he will want a biggy beautiful grave at Arlington. If the Dems out number the Republicans after this next election they should enact a new rule. If it doesn't exist there should be a rule that that says if you're not a Veteran you may not be able to burial even if you are passed President.

[@JohnBru-n2u]

He never call veterans any names! He was invited there by the service man family.

[@rfbout]

I'm shocked too. Why would he go there if there weren't any soldiers killed at Abbey Gate? Biden said so on live RV during the debate. "I'm the only president this century that doesn't have any, this decade that not any troops dying anywhere in the world, like he did". And NO apology to the Gold Star families from Biden!

[@HughJaxident67]

@@JohnBru-n2u He's called vets suckers and losers, he vilified McCain, a US war hero, for being caught as a POW, he recently debased the Medal of honour and was a draft dodger - you are spectacularly unaware...

[@michaelflinn7784]

Trump is deeply offensive.

[@BC2249]

You are deeply sycophantic.

[@michaelflinn7784]

@@BC2249 😁

[@lindabrodney4958]

criminally offensive. He used those people as props. Everyone close to him despises him.

[@Insomniac-c7e]

@@BC2249 I don't think you know what that word means.

[@DaveL188]

"The media is the most powerful entity on earth it can make the innocent guilty and the guilty innocent and that's power because they control the minds of the masses ".Malcolm X CNN is controlling the anti Trump propaganda.

[@Jason9ll]

As prior military this does not bother me at all. What bothers me is that both Biden and the installed democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, both decided they had better things to do than attend.....

[@larkhughes9740]

Trump and his minions make me so mad, I COULD SPIT NAILS! They are so entitled. Trump was responsible!

[@AI-Citizen-bg1xg]

Cry about it. Trumps going be your new daddy come November 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡, trump was invited by the family's of the 13 soldiers families the ones bidrn harris caused

[@DavidS-vt6jf]

13 families of these killed would disagree. And their opinions are all that matter.

[@iang2395]

We're not minions. You're confusing us for Kamala's sheep.

[@haguetroller8554]

Cry..trump gonna win and make America great again

[@DavidS-vt6jf]

Don't be mad. God loves you and forgiveness is there for you. Vote Trump in November

[@boydmaddocks838]

Not American, I am an ex serviceman however, I find trump’s behaviour disgusting beyond words. He makes a mockery of everything those young men fought & died for ! Thumbs up at a fucking grave site ? Sickening, !

[@robert4art2]

Thumbs up and smiling because these losers and suckers gave their lives so Dtrump can be a dictator.

[@FlowKio]

How about Harris not even bothering to show up, only tweets about it

[@paulsmith7503]

@@FlowKio ** NEWS FLASH** Trump let out 5000 Taliban , TRUMP withdrew from Afghanistan.. NOT BIDEN, NOT HARRIS!!! So you MAGA , can eat shit !!! Trump killed innocent people and INNOCENT SOLDIERS. #TrumpStagedTheAssassinationAttempt #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #Project2025IsTrumpAndVance

[@theargawalathing]

​@@FlowKioEven if she would, what is the point of campaigning at a cemetery?

[@Joseph-d8e]

Radical, Incompetent, Progressive, Kamala harris and Tampon tim. Only beta males and queen's vote for progressive democrats. Trump now more than ever!

[@mjnari5416]

He thinks he’s above the law criminal .

[@acmelka]

I'd argue he is. I hate it with all my being.... But, he NEVER faces consequences

[@ClauTo-oh5qu]

If trump said what he said about the medals in public, only Imagine what he says behind close doors. He is so disgusting!

[@conanthegreat4418]

@@acmelka Because he's never guilty...but you LIKE kangaroo courts, huh?

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@loublev5098]

Political motivated Generals have weakened our military. Gen Wesley Clark was one of the most demoralizing of the Generals.

[@jiztel]

Yall please listen. We need to vote him OUT ! I know we all might not agree with Kamala, but she is the only right candidate! I don’t want this evil energy and racist energy ever again!

[@caligirl2211]

💙

[@GPG-_-Phoinex]

You making it about race is making you the racist one. Sorry….

[@1hotgirl37]

❤

[@LadyG.]

[@SN-sz7kw]

Concur except he’s not in office to be voted out of. We need to make sure he doesn’t get in. 😊

[@jjj1951]

Only two weeks ago Trump was touting the Presidential Medal of Freedom as superior to the Medal of Honor and now this.

[@reeferseasalt]

He's a psychopath

[@austinmanning7030]

​@@reeferseasalt if he was the one that did the arguing and pushing. It was his team

[@milliealderman9796]

@@austinmanning7030 The team is a reflection of the man, no?

[@Pookie-c5m]

Lies

[@toddwilliams5905]

He is like a cat in a cat box, trying to bury another catturd.

[@journalistedisoncarter]

Donald Trump; the graveyard grifter.

[@Alex-xn8pq]

I wasn't there so cannot say what actually happened in the Trump visit to A.N.C. My problem is that the reporting I've seen and heard about the filming in Section 60 is all too believable because it matches the known character of the former president. I do not want this man (should have put that in quotation marks) to ever represent me as president again. BTW the Trump campaign's denial of the events at the cemetery is now evolving. Originally they denied any of this happened. Now they are only denying that a "physical altercation" took place.

[@keithpugh7538]

Who poses at a grave site with a thumbs up

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

Trump gave a thumbs up BECAUSE he obviously was trying to make the situation not all that sad. Trump respects the military. Kamala, not as much. Can you NOT see that? You want Kamala as our Commander In Chief? You put THAT lady in charge of our military, God Help us!!! We need Trump!!! 4 years ago, did we WIN with Biden? No!!! We lost. Let's get on a winning team and train -- The Trump Train!!! Vote for Trump!!!!

[@darkprince3794]

@@Sharon-gb5ku and your mom isn't your aunt, (your father's sister). You are not inbr3d, and yes, Trump loves the military, especially the one the were captured or injured killed.

[@paultyson4389]

@@Sharon-gb5ku Sick from start to finish. I tell you the military "Old Bone Spurs" most respects, it's that of his "very good friend", Vlad Putin. Donald J Trump is a TRAITOR.

[@hound51]

Trump does because he lacks basic human qualities or principles. Just like his big dumb grin and thumbs up with family members of the murdered wal-mart customers in El Paso, killed by a warped maga dude inspired by Trump's own rhetoric of "invaders."

[@DonnaFeliceangeli]

​​@@Sharon-gb5kuYeah, that's why he called our honored dead suckers and losers. That's why he didn't want to be seen with those who had had to have amputations while serving our nation. Or why he questioned why anyone would serve in the military because there wasn't anything in it for them. Or when he compared avoiding STD's while he was out clubbing to serving in Vietnam. And not only did he not serve but none of his children did either because they were told if they did he would cut them off from all that nice Trump money. Yes, I can see how much he loves the military. All he loves is their votes.

[@DJShoutSmith]

When is 😮😢😮😮"enough is enough" with this dude already?

[@SGTsnick3]

"These families feel seen by Trump." Well, with all due respect to them, they don't know who Trump is. Sure, he sees them...as pawns in his campaign for absolute power. Beyond that, he couldn't give less of a shit.

[@superjaded1738]

Brutal Truth

[@karenrose1336]

@@SGTsnick3 Trump never spoke publicly about meeting these families until afterwards. No cameras. No fan fair, just a one on one PRIVATE meeting! These families have asked Biden numerous times to meet he always turns them down!

[@The10folks]

@SGTsnick3 , agreed, he sees them as pawns. Did Trump honor the 45+ Troops that died in Afghanistan when he was president?

[@marvinmartin4692]

He used them!

[@karenrose1336]

@@marvinmartin4692 He’s met with them personally & has had many PRIVATE conversations with them! They aren’t liberals that can be fooled by lies!

[@Paul-lm5gv]

*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.’

[@bradr7607]

She’s MAGA and was in the wrong as well. Respect the institution it’s really that simple.

[@jblcva]

@@bradr7607 Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@sharonhammond314]

My husband is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.... The LAST thing I would like to know that the likes of Trump were anywhere near where he is.

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

I wouldn't have mind seeing Biden or Harris there but where were they? No where to be seen. Biden is on vacation AGAIN!!! Good for him! Who really is representing this country? Huh?

[@curtmiller6484]

@@Sharon-gb5ku It wasn't a holiday or official event. IF VP Harris had been there you'd be screaming about her using it for publicity.

[@Sharon-gb5ku]

@@curtmiller6484 No, actually I wouldn't. I would be grateful to her. RESPECT!!!

[@sharonhammond314]

@@Sharon-gb5ku I would. Be willing to bet, Even though he is technically on vacation, he is on top of what he needs to be when he needs to be... He is a human being all and entitled to a vacation.... Keep in mind that all the other idiots on the hill are off on their vacations And many don't do anything even when they are at work

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@benitob.sanchezjr7441]

Former marine vet no words very sad.

[@hopefaires7539]

Thank you sir❤

[@badluck5647]

MAGA: "suckers & losers"

[@dalton-jon-f5791]

How do you know it even happened? CNN cant confirm it happened but acts like it did.

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@alcrow1458]

Apparently, the "suckers and losers" are now useful as campaign props.

[@reeferseasalt]

Nothing below him except perhaps his leftover flock

[@jimspenser1258]

How about you post a clip of him saying that? 😅

[@RosTravetera]

@@jimspenser1258 They can't... Joe and Kamala couldn't be bothered to show up. But Trump is the bad guy. TDS...

[@Levi6229]

He never said that. And you know that he never said that. And if you still think he said it then prove it. You can’t because he NEVER SAID THAT.

[@michaelhorath6851]

@@Levi6229 WRONG .. HE SAID THAT !!!

[@elmarwinkler6335]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a German, but I deeply respect those who serve and protect their country. A big THANK YOU to all those who freed our country Germany from this terror regime and helped us to built up a new nation. Mr. Trump reminds me with his speeches of an Austrian Painter, who became one of the most feared (in)humans on this planet. So again, my heartfelt gratitude to all those, who make this planet saver. Sincerely, a humble German

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@durabo7612]

If he broke the law, why wasn't Trump arrested?

[@jel.wny1720]

And why did CNN play that video?? So disappointing.

[@ddoppster]

Trump uses others to do his dirty work, pay attention

[@sexysenior8934]

CORRUPTION

[@lincolnjohnson4428]

Cause he didnt. The families invited him there. They did not want Biden there because he is the reason for their deaths.

[@konah19801]

We all need to open our eyes. Trump think he is the king

[@bigjoehawley]

Wesley nailed it.

[@paulkersey7458]

Nailed what? Your ass?

[@sinbadsailor1963]

Wesley Clark is the commie general who was forced out of the service during the Clinton Administration, was involved in cyber security fraud with Tiversa, and was the frontman for the Chinese investments scam depicted in The China Hustle documentary. He is an unAmerican traitor

[@StarlahMutiny]

Why the hell is this man allowed to Arlington National Cemetery!?

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@margwalker6606]

Little too late, his reputation is already tarnished, not that he cares anyway.

[@deadave100]

All gave some Some gave all One had Bonespurs. How does a 78 year 'old' man grow a new ear but the same man at 22 could not heal bonespurs.?

[@BrandonMonoletoDacus]

That part

[@KSmit490]

Agreed. Why haven't he released the medical records from the ER that treated him?

[@davidmckendry7684]

Where are his bone spur xrays? He got 5 deferments. That means 5 guys had to go in his place. I wonder if he's ever wondered if they're in Arlington? Nope, certainly not: "they're sucker's and losers."

[@mykids039]

AMEN 🙏🏽 HALLELUJAH

[@traceymcintire7754]

My parents are both buried in Arlington and I am deeply offended by Trump's actions.

[@neilfuller6024]

The word everyone missed. Desecration: to treat a sacred place or sacred object shamefully or with great disrespect. Section 60 is a protected area and the rules for usage are plain. Invitation to visit by the families of some interred is NOT permission to violate them. He is a FORMER President and knows (or should) better. (Try that stick in an area with the Old Guard on duty.)

[@mykids039]

AMEN 🙏🏽 HALLELUJAH

[@Dee-x9f]

The fact that Trump posted VIDEO of his visit to Section 60 AND that it plays like a campaign ad is hard evidence of yet another federal law he's broken!

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there.WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS SINCE THEIR LOVED ONES WERE KILLED.

[@douglasarcher9544]

Those soldiers did not die a 'partisan' death'. Ask yourself, why are cemeteries so emotionally important? Should we look at Arlington and put lines through it to clarify which president sent them to their death? Should we put tags on each headstone to point out which votes in congress, and who voted for it, put them in harms way? Should we hold a national blame fest, declaring no soldier should EVER die in service to their country and declare there was NEVER sufficient reason for them to be in harms way... Maybe we SHOULD have stayed home in WW2. Let Japan have Hawaii, not even a state at the time. OR we could have a law, passed in congress, signed by a president, to ensure NO politics was done in Arlington National Cemetery. That in this place, a national sacred location, we honor THEIR sacrifice and set all the blame casting and posturing to be done elsewhere. NOT HERE!!! This is not a place of hate or of politicians taking credit, it is about those who reside here, the fallen warriors, our defenders who truly died for us, regardless of why they were there or what other decisions were made. Trump would never think of that of course, but when he was TOLD he was breaking the law, he proceeded anyway. Because to Trump, soldiers are props, just like the flags he molests as part of his standard shtick, or the jacket of the fireman who died when a shooter shot in his direction. He just recently made clear AGAIN he did not understand the concept of sacrifice. Again he made clear he does not feel laws apply to him. AGAIN he has no concept of 'sacred' other than his own desires...

[@jblcva]

Trump was INVITED by the family's to be there. Imagine being stupid enough to vote D. Voting for Totalitarianism..

[@jblcva]

Trump had permission to film onsite. There was approval from the Arlington staff for this purpose. The reason being was to honor those who had fallen from the Biden /Harris gaff in Afghanistan. Obviously they are avoiding this situation because they made a huge gaff in the exit and it would detrimental during the Harris run from presidency. The families and the staff of the cemetery gave full approval of this event for the right reasons. I know it would be great to blame Trump for everything but not this one unfortunately.

[@Deb_BG]

@@jblcva Come on genius--don't be afraid of the truth. 1) He did NOT have permission to video footage for a campaign ad. 2) The chaos of the Afghanistan withdrawal was on Trump- not Biden. You'd understand this if you bothered to research the timeline and commitments. Experts have explained it. 3) This was the THIRD anniversary. Where was Trump during the first and second anniversaries? Oh yeah, those weren't election years so he didn't need photos pretending he cared.

[@Frostie-e8g]

Is there NO LAW he will not ignore, disrespect or 💩 on. ??????

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

No. He thinks that rules and laws don't apply to him

[@kingtrance307]

Unfortunately not.

[@shirleynistler132]

Visited ANC. Were told by a highly respected employee to remain silent at all times. Many visitors & everyone was completely silent. Felt complete respect! What makes him so highly entitled to do a thumbs up the gravesights of these fallen soldiers! Complete disrespect like everything else he does & gets by with. What an awful image forAmerica!! Vote Blue & get rid of him. He doesn't deserve a library either!😢

[@tedfisk1211]

Trump conveniently forgets that the Afghanistan withdrawal disaster goes back to his plan to do it.

[@jeanbeans7926]

I hope Kamala brings that up in the debate.. he's a fool

[@gointothedogs4634]

He and Pompeo orchestrated the whole thing. Biden had no choice but to make a hasty withdrawal before the Taliban seized control

[@jblcva]

@@jeanbeans7926 She is a drunk. She hit and run. She framed Trulove then after he was exonerated the state of CA had to pay him 13m dollars. You looking into a mirror? You looking at a fool.. Trump was INVITED TO BE THERE BY THE FAMILIES, WHO HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS..

[@cleverusername9369]

Good lord man, is nothing sacred?? I'm not even American but I know the incredible significance and sacred nature of Arlington National Cemetery. What kind of uncaring sociopath smiles and gives a thumbs up over the graves of fallen troops?? It's so disrespectful and callous, like seriously how do people support this unbelievably flawed person?

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

Trump tells the MAGA Cult what to think and what to believe!!! The MAGA Cult can't think critically. Because if they did, they would see who he really is. Trump is a sad, jealous and vindictive man!!! Too bad some people can't see it. Or refuse to see it!!!

[@spitfirekid1]

Probably because the opponent is unqualified to be president…

[@johnnybravo5964]

I am an American veteran and I support the former president showing up. The present didn’t show up, gee make that make sense! How about you stick to your countries problems and leave the USA to Americans

[@gaylehudson7267]

Because he went there to honor the 13 killed by obiden and haryass?

[@jeanbeans7926]

Many of us in the US are sick with dismay at this reality. Thank you for your concern though. We hope our nightmare finally will be over in a couple of months.

[@jjdjj5392]

Trump is so disrespectful!!!!!!

[@jblcva]

HE WAS INVITED BY THE FAMILY'S TO BE THERE. THESE PEOPLE HAVE NOT HEARD 1 WORD FROM MR POTATO HEAD OR KA KA HARRIS IN 3YRS...

[@timetreasures557]

Utterly SICK

[@valonnia]

"What could the campaign have done differently?" He could have gone and not brought cameras. How about that?

[@ReginaEarley]

And actually honored the dead, not use them as fodder for his losing campaign!

[@sbar3546]

Like a democrat would?

[@ayungclas]

trump should have stayed on the golf course.

[@cheesehead4670]

@@sbar3546holy hell, the irony and projection. 🤡

[@nakedreef]

He could have, but then he wouldn't be Trump. Because doing shit like that, is all he ever did! Anywhere & Everywhere!

[@bobbypandaram289]

and no one will comment about why Biden (President at the beach) and Kamala couldn't grace this event. Why is no one talking about this

[@rjs4494]

I'm a veteran and I think Gen. Clark is spot on.

[@stankbox]

I haven't seen or heard of Wesley Clark in a really long time until now

[@esunsalmista]

CNN is delighted to do the same thing it did in 2016 by giving this guy an obsessive amount of coverage for the sake of ratings.

[@Tess-my8uo]

Yes

[@Jackie-qj2lm]

Oh, but not Fox News?? 😂

[@MarincaGheorghe]

Trump did this for rating and he broke the law. Media has to report.​@@Tess-my8uo

[@BertFlanders]

All US news outlets are in the very same spot. The 'freedon of press' means only that government should not interfere, but the Press is fully controlled by the _rich tv station owners_ who abuse this freedon of press for financial gains ...

[@thomasassim-ita1787]

I think CNN is about rating, shame on them

[@marciareiff1572]

I still don't understand why the actual interviewer continues to ignore Trump's role in the withdrawal! This should be fact-checked, not simply repeated back, and it's not the responsibility of the General to remind uninformed public of Trump's role

[@ContinuousRefinement]

He had NO role in the withdrawal da. He was not POTUS. Biden reversed EVERYthing Trump had instituted, yet somehow, you think that Biden didn't reverse this initiative? Leftists are purely evil.

[@truman3004]

This was All under Biden!!!

[@keithnunya]

He had no role in the withdrawal. Biden signs executive orders like giving out candy...tries to circumvent the constitution. Cries when the Supreme Court doesn't rule in his favor. And the Biden administration says they were handcuffed with the withdrawal? Your low iq sounds like it is hereditary to me.

[@Trashed20659]

He is on the news, giving the military's view. What more could you want?

[@jimmieanderson3574]

These anchors are readers not journalists.

[@CrazySquirrel911]

National Cemeteries are legally defined as "National Shrines." In addition to the Hatch Act, there are several additional enforceable regulations in 38 CFR 1.218(A). And -- potential for prosecution for assault under 18USC111.

[@rutgersmarine2065]

Arlington is hallowed ground and should never be used for a political photo op.

[@markhutton7593]

PRESIDENT TRUMP TOOK A BULLET FOR DEMOCRACY/ ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT WHILE GIVING A POLITICAL SPEECH UNARMED AND UNAWARE OF THREATS. THOSE PEOPLE IN THOSE GRAVES CAN'T EVEN COMPETE WITH THAT.NOT EVEN THE MOST HIGHLY DECORATED SOLDIER FROM THE PAST OR THE PRESENT CAN COMPETE WITH THAT.

[@jimkid1392]

Every President since film was invented: "Oh no!!"