Former President Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday that there was no conflict during his recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery. This statement comes in the midst of controversy surrounding an incident that occurred during the visit, prompting a strong response from the US Army.
During a radio interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, Trump stated, 'There was no conflict, there was no fight, there was no anything.' He also mentioned that a representative involved in the incident has chosen not to speak about it.
Reports initially surfaced that a 'verbal and physical altercation' took place at the cemetery when a cemetery official attempted to prevent Trump's team from photographing and filming in an area where recent US casualties are buried. According to NPR, Trump campaign staff allegedly verbally abused and pushed the official aside in response.
While Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung denied claims of a physical altercation, he acknowledged that an individual had physically blocked members of Trump's team during a solemn ceremony. Cheung mentioned the existence of a video supporting their claim but has not released it to the public.
Trump shared that during his visit, family members of those killed in the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing requested to take pictures with him at the cemetery. He expressed that he took photos with the families at various grave sites, noting that despite the somber occasion, it was a day of honor.
The incident at Arlington National Cemetery has sparked debate and differing accounts of what transpired, with Trump maintaining that there was no conflict during his visit.
