An incident occurred at Arlington National Cemetery involving Trump campaign staff and a cemetery official during a wreath-laying ceremony to honor service members killed in the Afghanistan War. The altercation reportedly happened in Section 60, where campaign staff were warned against filming and photographing. Cemetery officials confirmed an incident and stated that federal law prohibits political campaign activities in military cemeteries. Trump’s campaign denied any physical altercation, claiming they had permission to have a photographer present. Critics, including veterans and politicians, accused Trump of exploiting the solemn occasion for political gain. Trump's running mate, JD Vance, downplayed the incident, suggesting it was exaggerated by the media.