Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke out about former President Trump's appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, defending her campaign against recent criticism.
Gabbard, who attended the ceremony with Trump, said she did not witness the altercation that reportedly took place between campaign staff and cemetery officials at the ceremony. The Army released a statement last week saying cemetery officials were “shoved away” when they tried to enforce a photo ban.
During an appearance on CNN's “State of the Union,” Gabbard said she was told the Trump campaign had received permission to bring cameras to the occasion.
“I have checked in with the campaign about this question, and they have been in communication with officials at Arlington National Cemetery, and they have been approved to have cameras there to document this historic and momentous day that no American should ever forget,” Gabbard told host Dana Bash.
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Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard shared her thoughts on former President Trump's appearance at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday. (Alex Wong)
“Do you believe a campaign would release the communications you're describing?” Bash asked.
“I thought they had already done that. I was told they had agreed to bring in the cameras. As far as I know, the official statement from the Army is that the matter has been resolved,” Gabbard responded.
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But the Army said in a statement last week that it had warned the Trump campaign about a ban on taking photos at the event.
“Participants in the August 26 ceremony and subsequent Section 60 visit were aware of federal law, Army regulations and Department of Defence policy which expressly prohibit political activity on the grounds of the cemetery. ANC personnel who attempted to enforce compliance with these regulations were abruptly shoved aside,” the army said.
The Army said in a statement last week that the Trump campaign had been warned about a ban on taking photos at the event. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“In keeping with the courtesy expected at ANC, the employee conducted himself professionally and avoided further disruption. The incident was reported to the JBM-HH Police Station, but the employee subsequently decided not to press charges. The Army therefore considers the matter resolved,” the statement continued.
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