Former President Donald Trump faced backlash following an incident at Arlington National Cemetery, where his campaign staff clashed with a cemetery official over filming in a restricted area. Trump defended his visit, claiming he was there at the request of Gold Star Families and accused President Biden and Vice President Harris of incompetence in the Afghanistan withdrawal. The cemetery official, who was reportedly verbally and physically confronted by Trump's staff, did not press charges due to fears of retaliation. Federal law prohibits campaign activities at military cemeteries, and Arlington officials had warned Trump's team beforehand. Veterans and defense officials condemned the incident, with some calling it disrespectful and politically motivated. Despite the controversy, Trump's campaign maintained they had permission from the families to take photos and videos.