Donald Trump called 'treasonous traitor' by Navy veteran after his visit to Arlington National Cemetery

Former president and 2024 GOP nominee Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, August 26
Donald Trump was brutally slammed by Navy veteran Brad Berkwitt over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery (Getty Images and @BadBradRSR/X)
Donald Trump was brutally slammed by Navy veteran Brad Berkwitt over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery (Getty Images and @BadBradRSR/X)

SAINT JOHN, INDIANA: GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump was brutally bashed by Navy veteran Brad Berkwitt, who called the former president a "treasonous traitor" over his visit to the Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, August 26, during the third anniversary of a terrorist attack amid America's exit from Afghanistan, USA Today reported.



 

Navy veteran Brad Berkwitt slams Donald Trump's Arlington cemetery visit 

Brad Berkwitt, who is also the host of 'The 'Bad' Brad Berkwitt Show', took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his outrage. In a video message consisting of explicit language, Berkwitt expressed his anger over Trump's presence at the cemetery.

He said, "As a veteran who gave 20 years and 28 days of his life, I AM BEYOND P****D! Who in the f****** hell allowed Trump to lay a wreath today at Arlington Cemetery that is s*****g on my brothers and sisters who served their country, something this rotten b*****d never did?"

He added, "As a veteran, who served for 20 years 28 days, during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, the Gulf War, In the Iraq War and retired honorably. I have upheld my oath every day since September 30, 2006, my retirement day."

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 20, 2024 in New York City. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images)
Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, August 26 (Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images)

"But on this day, a f****** treasonous traitor who tried to overthrow the government on January 6th, 2021. A convicted felon, an adjudicated rapist, liable for fraud, degenerate misogynistic pig, lying grifter who pushes bibles," Berkwitt continued.

"They're now pushing books about b******* and were allowed to go to Arlington National Cemetery on this special day. What the f***? And who in the f*** allowed this m*********** to do that s*** and defecate on our fallen soldiers that are buried there."

"You f****** MAGA m************ veterans. They're okay with this treasonous traitor. As I said, you all f****** service means nothing because the oath that I took and the f****** oath that you took you s****** on," the Navy veteran added.

"But I wanna know who the f*** allowed this m*********** to go today and later this week for a f******* photo op. At the expense of our fallen brothers and sisters. You're f****** right. I'm pissed off. This m************ has no f****** load. F*** every single m************ that walks this f****** planet that supports this rotten m************," he said while concluding his social media rant.

Donald Trump lays wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery

Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery. His campaign bashed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in a statement about the appearance and connecting her to the chaotic retreat from Afghanistan.

"Kamala Harris failed our soldiers and their families. President Trump never will," the Trump campaign said in a statement, according to USA Today.



 

Trump's appearance at the Arlington National Cemetery came days after military veterans took the stage at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to argue that Democrats are the patriotic way forward for the country.

Trump faced criticism from veterans as he questioned whether former Vietnam POW John McCain was a war hero and suggested that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is better than the military Medal of Honor.

Internet divided as Navy vet slams Donald Trump's Arlington cemetery visit

People on the internet had mixed reactions as Navy Veteran Brad Berkwitt slammed Donald Trump and called him a 'treasonous traitor' over a visit to the Arlington National Cemetery.

One user wrote on X, "Wow, preach Brad! Suing Michigan veterans to strip their rights just for a photo op? The hypocrisy is off the charts," while another added, "Trump was invited by the families of the fallen. But, by all means, cry more!"



 



 

One person, "I am f***in disgusted. Where can we as vets file a formal complaint at! I am so angry," whereas another mentioned, "Thank you for your service and for speaking out!"



 



 

One individual wrote, "I feel the same way," while another commented, "Trump doesn't give AF about Veterans! Other than a photo op or at his klan rallies."



 



 

One netizen said, "Exactly, but he was allowed to do it & people should be fired!"



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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