Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Trump for a video shoot at Arlington National Cemetery, accusing him of disrespecting service members. Trump, however, claims he was invited by families who requested photos. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance fired back, suggesting Harris focus on the deaths of service members in Afghanistan, a withdrawal he blames on the Biden administration.
President Biden spoke at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, honoring the sacrifice of service members and remembering his late son, Beau Biden, who died from brain cancer linked to his deployment near burn pits in Iraq. Biden acknowledged the unique loss experienced by families who have lost loved ones in combat, while also noting the pride he feels in his son’s service. The president’s speech received mixed reactions, with some praising his empathy and others criticizing him for focusing on his personal loss.
