Fallout continues after Trump campaign incident at Arlington National Cemetery

By Tom Bowman,

Published August 29, 2024 at 5:14 PM EDT

The U.S. Army released an unusual statement today rebuking the Trump campaign staff for not adhering to laws about what's allowed at Arlington National Cemetery, after an altercation on Monday.

Tom Bowman

Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.

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Fallout continues after Trump campaign incident at Arlington National Cemetery