Trump Faces Criticism for TikTok Video Filmed at Arlington Cemetery in Alleged Violation of Federal Law. Campaign Claims Cemetary Worker Had 'Mental Health Episode.'

Benzinga 2024-08-29

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Former President Donald Trump shared a TikTok video featuring footage from Arlington National Cemetery, potentially violating a federal law against using military cemeteries for campaign purposes. The video shows Trump laying a wreath and meeting with Gold Star families, but the campaign was not authorized to film in Section 60. A confrontation occurred between campaign staff and a cemetery staffer over the filming. Despite some family members approving the documentation, they cannot override federal restrictions. The incident has reignited criticism of Trump for politicizing the military. The Trump campaign responded to the Arlington incident with hostility, claiming the cemetery staffer had a "mental health episode."

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