Arlington fight escalates
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Vice President Harris said former President Trump "disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt" with his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members amid the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal.
- Why it matters: The escalation ensures the visit, which drew an unusual rebuke from the Army, will be part of the Harris-Trump debate in nine days.
Above: Trump flexed back by tweeting harsh video responses to Harris by Gold Star family members who supported his visit.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) — a former Army officer who, while serving with The Old Guard, led funerals at Arlington National Cemetery between combat tours, and author of "Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery" — said in a statement released by the Trump campaign:
"I commend President Trump for accepting the invitation of the Gold Star families to join them at Arlington National Cemetery to honor their loved ones."
