US Army rebukes Trump campaign for incident at Arlington National Cemetery | CNN Politics
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The US Army issued a stark rebuke of Donald Trump's campaign, emphasizing federal laws and Army regulations that strictly prohibit political activities at Arlington National Cemetery.
Participants in the August 26th ceremony were made aware of federal laws about political activities, and an ANC employee attempting to uphold these rules was abruptly pushed aside.
The incident reflects a dedication to maintaining the dignity and respect owed to the nation's fallen, according to the Army, which has stated the matter is now closed.
The Army’s statement marks a rare intervention by the military into political issues, especially amidst Trump's ongoing campaign related to military topics and Afghanistan.
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