Gold Star Families Defend Trump Against Harris’s Politicized Arlington Accusations

Donald Trump is notorious for speaking his mind. However, he performs best when he allows others to speak for him, particularly on intimate matters.

Nothing is more intimate than the death of a loved one.

In a series of videos posted by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, the relatives of the 13 US servicemen murdered during the Biden-Harris regime’s Afghanistan withdrawal slammed Vice President Kamala Harris. They accused her of politicizing Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery, which they characterized as courteous and at their request.

Darin Hoover, the father of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover, and other family members stated that Trump had offered them “the utmost respect, compassion, and understanding,” in contrast to what they perceived as neglect by Harris and President Biden. Hoover specifically questioned Harris’s sincerity and humanity, pointing out the lack of personal outreach or acknowledgement from her or Biden since their loved ones’ deaths.

The incident arose from Trump’s visit to Arlington, where he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and was filmed, resulting in a dispute with cemetery staff about recording laws. Harris labeled the event a “political stunt,” claiming Trump violated the hallowed place. However, the families involved backed Trump, claiming that they had invited him and requested the images and films to remember their deceased family.

The families’ messages respond to Harris’ comments on X, in which she stressed Arlington as a place of solemn remembering rather than political action. She also cited previous controversies, such as unconfirmed reports about Trump’s opinions on fallen soldiers, to emphasize her point about respect for military service.

This has rekindled the controversy over political activity in military settings, with Gold Star families claiming Harris’ critique was politically motivated and lacked comprehension of their personal loss and the value of Trump’s visit to them. They chastised Harris for not engaging with them directly, accusing her of using their tragedy for political benefit.

As Vice President, I have had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery several times. It is a solemn place; a place where we come together to honor American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this nation.

It is not a place for politics.

And…

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 31, 2024

President Trump tweeted out 8 videos from Gold Star families as a response to Kamala’s tweet, directly from their hearts, and it’s brutal.

Darin Hoover, Father of Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/ANQaSfjcUs

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Coral Doolittle, Mother of Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/dz3UfvhVLB

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Jaclyn Schmitz, Mother of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/MeACvB310r

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Steve Nikoui, Father of Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/e7uRJo8ViA

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Mark Schmitz, Father of Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/pRLF9tS7Jn

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Jim McCollum, Father of Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/BQWZIcZjka

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Herman Lopez, Father of Corporal Hunter Lopez… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/4S7Yb1kZeO

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Christy Shamblin, Mother-In-Law of Sergeant Nicole Gee… https://t.co/CHNRzcTa0J pic.twitter.com/aAtRHE454N

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2024

Imagine the vice president of the Biden White House that botched the withdrawal from Afghanistan, getting thirteen service members killed due to the sheer incompetence of the administration, is now running for president, and politicized their deaths on a social media post had the gall to accuse Trump of doing the same.

God help us, we need Trump now more than ever. Kamala Harris is an absolute disgrace.

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