NBC: No Invitation for Biden and Harris at Arlington Cemetery Memorial
NBC reports that Gold Star families did not invite President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate the third anniversary of the attack at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan. This announcement, made by a White House official and a Harris aide, counters claims made by GOP Sen. Tom Cotton and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard regarding former President Donald Trump's visit. During a controversial visit last week, Trump faced backlash for taking photographs with families in restricted areas of the cemetery.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated, "There are many ways that we as a nation and our leaders can observe the third anniversary of Abbey Gate." He emphasized the importance of supporting families of the fallen, highlighting a commitment to provide assistance without seeking public attention or media coverage.
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