Is this heart wrenching video Kamala’s “Dukakis Moment?”

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The recent controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery has ignited a fierce debate, particularly involving the Gold Star families whose loved ones were killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021.

Vice President Kamala Harris said former President Donald Trump “disrespected sacred ground” in his recent appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, where the Republican nominee took and distributed images despite a federal prohibition on campaign activity on the grounds. 

Harris, made a statement posted Saturday on X which called the former president all manner of names for daring to use the sacred ground of Arlington Cemetery during campaign season.

“Let me be clear: the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt,” Harris said, calling Arlington a “solemn place where we come together to honor American heroes … not a place for politics.”

She must have forgotten this:

This report delves into the events leading up to the ceremony, the reactions from the involved parties, and the broader political implications.

Background

On the third anniversary of the Kabul Airport bombing, which resulted in the death of 13 American service members, Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery. This visit was intended to honor those who lost their lives, but it quickly escalated into a political flashpoint due to allegations of unauthorized filming and photography by Trump’s campaign staff, which is against cemetery rules.

The Incident

According to reports, an altercation occurred when Trump’s team attempted to film and take photographs in Section 60, a restricted area of the cemetery dedicated to those killed in action in recent conflicts. The Trump campaign insists that they had permission for a private photographer and had been invited countering claims that this was a political stunt.

Gold Star Families’ Perspective

Gold Star families, particularly those who invited Trump, have vehemently defended his visit. They argue that Trump’s presence was at their request, emphasizing that they sought photographs and videos as a way to remember the occasion. These families have publicly criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her comments labeling Trump’s visit as a “political stunt.” They feel that such remarks not only politicize their loss but also disrespect the memory of their loved ones.

Political Fallout

The incident has led to a significant political backlash. Trump supporters and some Gold Star families have accused Harris and by extension, the Biden administration, of negligence in the Afghanistan withdrawal, directly linking their policy decisions to the deaths of the service members. This has been countered by statements from the U.S. Army and others criticizing the Trump campaign’s handling of the event, emphasizing the need for dignity and respect at Arlington.