Trump Commemorates Veterans Day In First Public Event Since Last Week
President Trump made his first appearance since falsehood-laden briefing room remarks six days ago, visiting Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day days after he fired the Secretary of Defense and other top officials.
On a rainy and bleak Wednesday morning, Trump arrived before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, wearing an overcoat but holding no umbrella.
Vice President Mike Pence and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie also opted against umbrellas. First lady Melania Trump and Karen Pence held the arms of military officials, escorted under their umbrellas.
Trump, Pence, and Wilkie stood in the rain for the National Anthem. Trump inspected a wreath in front of the tomb, appearing to wobble back and forth briefly.
He solemnly touched the wreath, saluting as he walked back toward Pence. Trump saluted and Wilkie and Pence held their hands to their hearts for the muffled ruffles and the playing of TAPS. They departed the plaza at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Meanwhile in Philadelphia, President-elect Biden made his own Veterans Day stop at a memorial site.
