Army Chides Trump Campaign After Scuffle With Arlington Cemetery Employee

‘This incident was unfortunate, and it is also unfortunate that the ANC employee and her professionalism has been unfairly attacked,’ the Army said Thursday in a statement.

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Bill Barnett, left, grandfather of Darin Taylor Hoover, and President Trump place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery. AP/Alex Brandon

RUSSELL PAYNE

Aug 29, 2024, 01:19 PM ET

The leadership of the Arlington National Cemetery is responding to President Trump’s visit, saying campaign staffers pushed aside cemetery employees who attempted to tell them that his visit violated federal law.

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