At Arlington National Cemetery, Donald Trump began Memorial Day with a traditional tribute to America’s fallen military heroes, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Yet the solemnity of the occasion gave way to political rhetoric. Trump brought up immigration issues and alluded to past struggles, indirectly blaming Joe Biden. The speech felt more like a campaign rally than a national day of remembrance to some viewers.
Trump’s earlier social media tirades added to the polarized reactions, with critics saying the line between honoring sacrifice and political grandstanding had been crossed.