US Army Rebukes Trump Campaign for Incident at Arlington National Cemetery
Incident Sparks Outrage
The US Army has issued a rebuke to the Trump campaign for an incident that occurred at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. A Trump campaign staffer was caught on video handing out campaign literature and soliciting donations near gravesites.
Disrespectful and Unauthorized Activities
In a strongly worded statement, the Army condemned the incident as "disrespectful and unauthorized." The statement said that political campaigning is prohibited on military installations and that the Trump campaign's actions were "a violation of the sacredness of Arlington National Cemetery."
Immediate Removal and Disciplinary Action
The Army ordered the immediate removal of the staffer from the cemetery and said that disciplinary action would be taken. The campaign has apologized for the incident and said that it was an isolated occurrence.
Anger and Condemnation
The incident has sparked outrage from veterans' groups and other organizations. Many have criticized the Trump campaign for its lack of respect for the fallen and their families.
Violation of Army Regulations
Under Army regulations, all political activities are prohibited on military installations. This includes campaigning, distributing literature, and soliciting donations.
Consequences for Future Campaigns
The Army's rebuke of the Trump campaign is a reminder that political activities are not tolerated on military installations. This incident is likely to have a deterrent effect on future campaigns and will ensure that they respect the sacredness of Arlington National Cemetery.
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