2 Trump campaign staffers got into a scrap with an Arlington cemetery official who didn't want them filming near the graves of recently buried US troops: report

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Talk about disrespect...

• Trump's campaign staffers engaged in a physical altercation with a cemetery official, a source told NPR.
• The staffers were stopped and told not to film in a section of the Arlington National Cemetery, per NPR.
• Trump was there to commemorate the third anniversary of the attack on US troops in Afghanistan.

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Eligibility requirements for burial and inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery

Eligibility for in-ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery is the most stringent of all U.S. national cemeteries. However, most veterans who have at least one day of active service (other than for training) and an honorable discharge are eligible for above-ground inurnment. Eligibility is determined at the time of need.

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'Furious': Veterans slam Trump team's altercation at Arlington National Cemetery

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Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was 'pushed aside' by Trump aides

Team Trump Makes Arlington Cemetery Fight Way Worse With Army Insult

Abcarian: Why Donald Trump's politicking at Arlington National Cemetery should disgust every American

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Just so that it is clear, I am upset that anyone would take advantage of a place considered sacred to the many veterans that died in the line of duty, and their families who are referred to as Gold Star Survivors.

I do understand that some Gold Star families invited a group for services in Arlington National Cemetery, but they were invited into Section 60 which explicitly forbids the type of activity that they engaged in that day (the video and photography for campaign purposes.) And as for Arlington National Cemetery as a whole, it clearly prohibits “political campaign or election-related activities within the cemeteries” - it's in the handout. And it should be mentioned that other Gold Star families did not approve of this stunt.

That brings me to the point of why I may be a little upset. With all the things veterans have to put up with, the hard work, little pay, homelessness, healthcare issues, mental healthcare issues, why not just leave their "last place on earth" out of reach of those who have intentions other than to respect the veterans who sacrificed their lives for our country?

This is not about political parties or presidential races, this is about respect for our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice.

• 32 CFR § 553.32 - Conduct of memorial services and ceremonies.

 

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• USMC Veteran And Gold Star Widow Has A Question For JD Vance About Trump's Arlington Stunt...

Thank you for serving...

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New Details Expose True Disaster of Trump’s Arlington Cemetery Fight

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Trump staffers who got into alleged physical altercation at Arlington National Cemetery are named

The previously unidentified duo have been revealed as Donald Trump’s deputy campaign manager Justin Caporale and advance team member Michael Picard, according to NPR.

What is an "Advance Team"?
Advance is the term used to refer to the team of folks — usually on a political campaign or for a political operative themselves — in charge of the logistics and operations of any high-level event.
 

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Arlington Cemetery Website Loses Pages on Black Veterans, Women and Civil War