Trump camp manager Chris LaCivita mocks US Army following Arlington National Cemetery altercation

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Chris LaCivita, Donald Trump's campaign manager, reignited the controversy surrounding an incident at Arlington National Cemetery by aiming at the US Army.

The altercation occurred during Trump's August 26, visit to the cemetery, and has sparked widespread criticism. LaCivita's response has only added fuel to the fire.

US Army condemns altercation during Donald Trump's Arlington National Cemetery visit

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Chris LaCivita reposted a video of Donald Trump's Arlington National Cemetery visit, sarcastically noting that he was "hoping to trigger the hacks at @SecArmy," tagging the account of the Secretary of the US Army, Christine Wormuth.

The post came just hours after the Army issued a statement detailing the events that transpired during the visit.

The Army released a statement addressing an incident involving a cemetery employee and members of the Trump campaign. The statement said, a cemetery employee was "abruptly pushed aside" during the visit, which took place on Monday.

"An ANC employee who attempted to ensure adherence to these rules was abruptly pushed aside," the Army spokesperson said in the statement on Thursday.

Section 60 is an area of the cemetery primarily reserved for the graves of those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

US Army rebukes Donald Trump's campaign, says Arlington incident was 'unfortunate'

The Army's statement also expressed disappointment over the incident, highlighting that the professionalism of the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) employee had been unfairly attacked.

"This incident was unfortunate, and it is also unfortunate that the ANC employee and her professionalism have been unfairly attacked. ANC is a national shrine to the honored dead of the Armed Forces, and its dedicated staff will continue to ensure public ceremonies are conducted with the dignity and respect the nation’s fallen deserve," the statement read.

Allison Jaslow, CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, echoed the Army's sentiments as per CNN.

"There are plenty of places appropriate for politics—Arlington is not one of them," Jaslow said. The incident has sparked outrage among various veterans' organizations and individuals.

VoteVets, a progressive organization advocating for issues related to US troops and veterans, criticized Trump's actions in a post on X.

"Trump was using the cemetery for political purposes." The post said, "This whole episode is sickening and an affront to all those hundreds of thousands of families who never agreed to allow their deceased loved ones to be dragged into politics," VoteVets added.

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh also supported the Army's statement, reinforcing the Department of Defense's stance on the matter.

Internet slams Republicans for attacking US Army

Netizens were quick to react to the Arlington National Cemetery fracas, with one person commenting on X, "Attacking the US military after desecrating the gravesites of their fallen brothers and sisters... Bold strategy!"

Another wrote, "You need to be fired." A user expressed their disdain, writing, "The GOP's nominee for POTUS showing his true level of respect for our country's Armed Services."

"You guys really have ZERO shame!!! Just when I think you can't sink any lower or get any more repulsive, you go 'here, hold my MAGA hat.' Despicable," remarked someone else.

In response to LaCivita's post, another user simply stated, "Lame and disrespectful, Chris."

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