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Trump and Harris Clash Over Arlington Visit with Gold Star Families of 13 Service Members

Sep 3, 2024, 01:07 PM

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are embroiled in a controversy involving Gold Star families, following Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The families of 13 service members killed during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan invited Trump to the cemetery to honor their fallen loved ones. Trump has been accused by Harris of using the visit for political gain, a claim he vehemently denies. Gold Star families have criticized Harris for her comments, stating she has never reached out to them and accusing her of politicizing their grief. Trump released an ad featuring these families, highlighting their support for him and their discontent with Harris and the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Tulsi Gabbard and Tom Cotton have also defended Trump, while Gold Star parents Darin Hoover and Kelly Barnett expressed their gratitude for Trump's support and criticized Harris's lack of engagement.