Citing an unnamed source, NPR initially reported Trump's team had 'verbally abused and pushed' a cemetery official.
Bill Barnett, left, grandfather of Darin Taylor Hoover, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in honor of Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover at Arlington National Cemetery , Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Arlington, Va.
The incident was reported to police but since the employee decided not to press charges the Army said they consider the matter closed.Trump's team had "verbally abused and pushed" a cemetery official who tried to stop them from filming and photographing in Section 60. Cheung also disputed the report of a physical altercation and told NPR the team is prepared to release footage to prove it.
“You guys in the media acted like he filmed a commercial at a grave site," Vance said. "He was there providing emotional support to a lot of brave Americans who lost loved ones they never should have lost and there happened to be a camera there and somebody gave permission to have that camera there. This is not a gross violation of federal law. This is a president who did what all presidents do -- show up and provide support.
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