Judge Orders Army to Release Trump Cemetery Records

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Army to release records related to former President Donald Trump's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery on August 26, during which he commemorated the deaths of 13 servicemembers killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul. The order comes as part of a lawsuit by the nonprofit watchdog group American Oversight, highlighting public interest ahead of the upcoming presidential election. During the visit, a cemetery employee was reportedly pushed aside by a Trump campaign aide while attempting to enforce rules against political activities and filming at the cemetery, an incident that has drawn criticism from military officials. Although the employee chose not to file charges, the Army stated it considers the matter closed. The records are expected to be released by October 25, shedding light on the government’s response to the incident, which has implications for Trump's political campaign.