Fallout continues after Trump campaign incident at Arlington National Cemetery

By Tom Bowman,

Quil Lawrence

Published August 29, 2024 at 5:14 PM EDT

The U.S. Army released an unusual statement today rebuking the Trump campaign staff for not adhering to laws about what's allowed at Arlington National Cemetery, after an altercation on Monday.

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Tom Bowman

Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.

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Quil Lawrence

Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering veterans' issues nationwide. He won a Robert F. Kennedy Award for his coverage of American veterans and a Gracie Award for coverage of female combat veterans. In 2019 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America honored Quil with its IAVA Salutes Award for Leadership in Journalism.

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