Gold Star Family Members of Fallen U.S. Servicemembers Killed in Afghanistan Nuke Kamala Harris
SUMMARY
Gold Star families of 13 U.S. servicemembers killed during the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal have condemned Vice President Kamala Harris for her criticism of former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery. In videos shared by Trump, family members, including Darin Hoover and Jaclyn Schmitz, praised Trump for his "respect, compassion, and understanding," while accusing Harris of "playing politics" and issuing a "heinous" statement. Hoover stated, “Kamala, we have been treated with the utmost respect by President Trump, something you and Joe Biden have refused to do.” The families claimed Trump was invited to Arlington and that his filming was requested by them. Harris criticized Trump for using Arlington as a "political stunt," referencing a disputed claim that Trump called fallen service members “suckers” and “losers.” An NPR report alleged a scuffle at Arlington, which Trump’s campaign denied.
